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 Give your kids a healthy head start January 1, 2010 Embrace an Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle July 7, 2025 3 easy ways to do lunch on the... February 23, 2016 The age of ‘smart beauty’ September 28, 2011 BPA-free canned seafood January 16, 2009 The Goal: Hone in on Concentration July 4, 2023 Bare Essentials July 1, 2007 Give Your Workout Weight January 1, 2002 60-minute workout: Cardiovascular walk/jog May 28, 2010 What I’m snacking on: pistachios September 10, 2018 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
