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 8 ways to boost brain health December 12, 2010 30 days, 30 ways sugar check challenge May 10, 2018 If Pregnant, Be Cautious About Ginseng April 1, 2004 Natural alternatives to OTC standbys October 1, 2006 30 Ways to Make 2005 Your Healthiest Year January 1, 2005 Which yoga style is right for you? July 24, 2015 What’s the truth about sunscreen? May 25, 2012 Natural tips for sweet doggie breath October 1, 2014 How vitamin D helps prevent cancer December 7, 2016 The Hygiene Hypothesis September 19, 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.