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 What your BMI really means for your health February 27, 2019 Supplements for Longevity October 5, 2020 Natural oral care checklist September 1, 2010 Lentils, Minor Cannabinoids, and The Fight Against ‘Info-Obesity’ November 5, 2020 EarthSEER: Organic India’s sustainable business standard May 30, 2011 What You Put Under Your Arms Doesn’t Have... June 1, 2002 Means of Support June 1, 2005 High-carb Diet May Increase Breast-cancer Risk November 1, 2004 Quorn allergic reactions spark label concerns December 14, 2011 Eat more beans, nuts, and seeds for cardiovascular... February 1, 2006
