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 Demystifying Your Detox March 1, 2021 Mythbusting the paleo diet April 19, 2016 Stress and your aging parents December 10, 2021 Muscle up June 1, 2008 Sustain Your Brain November 1, 2001 What are good tips for exercising outside during... January 1, 2007 Eat Grains To Stave Off Diabetes May 1, 2003 In A Conventional Vein June 1, 2002 How to relieve health symptoms that come with... January 16, 2018 5 foods for breast health October 1, 2004 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
