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 The growth of farm-fresh cosmetics July 19, 2011 Take On Cholesterol With Vitamin E April 1, 2002 Sugar Sabotage November 24, 2023 Take The Pressure Off February 1, 2003 Easy eco-conscious beauty tips April 4, 2011 3 top virtues of natural fragrances June 3, 2012 Eye strain from reading on screens all day?... July 18, 2017 The rise of natural coffee alternatives May 12, 2016 The Goal: Set Your Child Up for Success... August 1, 2020 Maintaining the Brain as We Age March 9, 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
