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 Working with Shadows June 2, 2025 Take The Pressure Off February 1, 2003 Filtered or French press: Which brewing method is... December 30, 2011 Fenugreek: Seeds of Hope for Diabetics June 1, 2003 How To Give Your Immune System A Boost September 1, 2020 9 tips to naturally boost your libido February 1, 2012 Now Trending May 1, 2025 The science behind healthy habits July 10, 2017 Men and Menopause June 26, 2025 Best anticancer diet strategies March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.