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 Best supplements for bone health April 29, 2011 Keeping Cholesterol Under Control September 1, 2001 Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) December 1, 2004 4 natural sources of caffeine November 2, 2015 Beauty products go paraben free July 1, 2006 Brown fat is on fire, says researcher January 24, 2012 What makes a health hero? May 8, 2015 The Goal: Practice Preventative Health October 16, 2023 Anatomy Essentials July 1, 2001 Color Therapy: A Spectrum of Cancer-Fighting Foods July 1, 2001 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
