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 Toxic “protection”: Flame retardants harm U.S. kids April 24, 2011 Green tea extract may protect against liver disease March 1, 2005 Giving Thanks November 1, 2001 The science behind healthy habits July 10, 2017 I’m worried I might have hypothyroidism—how can I... November 1, 2006 10 save-the-day hacks to ease your stress February 20, 2018 What Is Female Sexual Dysfunction? October 1, 2001 What to look for in a lotion July 6, 2009 Is that a hazardous chemical in my air... April 25, 2012 Breathe Easy May 1, 2004 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
