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 Polish Up November 1, 2007 A Meal Plan to Balance Your Blood Sugar November 17, 2020 Are you buying what the nutricosmetics industry is... November 4, 2010 5 natural fertility boosters August 17, 2017 Fall fasting November 1, 2001 The tastiest way to supercharge kids’ immunity August 9, 2019 Just Relax February 1, 2002 Have your healthiest cold and flu season ever! October 1, 2006 The Goal: Water Your Friendships May 30, 2025 Back Up Plan September 1, 2002 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
