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 [Infographic] Better health with beets August 11, 2014 Why I Do What I Do September 1, 2002 Leaky gut theory: Full of holes? December 23, 2016 Watchword: Pasture Management August 26, 2014 4 Vitamin D health facts December 9, 2016 Take The Pressure Off February 1, 2003 Natural initiatives for Veteran’s Day 2014 November 11, 2014 PMS: Foods To Avoid March 1, 2002 Destination Known February 1, 2003 Cortisol vs. collagen: defeating the stress hormone for... September 17, 2009 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.