Health Pucker up: More citrus savvy By Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD December 1, 2005 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Fruit Function Fun comboAdvertisement Grapefruit Reduces prostate cancer risk. Note: Grapefruit juice interferes with certain heart medications, so ask your physician about possible interactions. Combine with tangerine juice to increase sweetness. Lemon Stuffed with cancer-fighting limonoids. Add juice of 1 lemon and a bit of lemon zest to a glass of mango, peach, or papaya juice blends. Lime Peel contains abundant cancer-fighting d-limonene. Blend together juice of 1/2 lime with 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1/2 frozen banana, and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Orange Highest in vitamin C and rich in folate. Supports immune function and lowers cancer risk. Mix with equal parts pineapple juice and a dollop of plain yogurt. Tangerine (Mandarin orange) Highest beta-carotene source among citrus; also rich in tangeretin, a potent cancer-fighting compound. Blend juice of 2 tangerines with juice of 1 kiwi. 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD Related Posts Why you should ditch fat-free salad dressings June 26, 2012 Treats for feet May 1, 2007 [eGuide] Get Up Get Down September 21, 2016 Is Certified Naturally Grown an alternative to USDA... September 13, 2012 Supplements To Ease Aging August 1, 2002 Natural remedies for PMS symptoms February 22, 2012 Is caffeine really unhealthy? August 1, 2008 Viral Survival August 6, 2023 Brands, retailers that attend NPA MarketPlace go far June 15, 2012 The secret ingredient for better, safer beauty products March 16, 2012 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
