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 Long Shadow of COVID-19 February 3, 2021 Regain Control January 1, 2005 New Year, New Mindset January 8, 2025 Transcending pain March 1, 2007 Eat more beans, nuts, and seeds for cardiovascular... February 1, 2006 Taking black cohosh benefits postmenopausal women, new German... November 1, 2006 Ginseng may protect brain cells December 1, 2005 Supplements For Immune Support April 20, 2020 10 Wellness Trends for 2024 November 30, 2023 Letters May 1, 2006 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.