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 Natural initiatives for Veteran’s Day 2014 November 11, 2014 Even low-intensity exercise beats fatigue April 8, 2008 Algal DHA omega-3 has heart-health benefits: new Harvard... December 23, 2011 Community effort: How one school faced the allergy... February 1, 2004 10 save-the-day hacks to ease your stress February 20, 2018 32 essential foods for women October 19, 2010 Is your sunscreen working–or safe? July 15, 2019 Prostate Health Update February 1, 2004 5 favorite magnesium and calcium products February 13, 2017 Should you throw away food after the expiration... January 24, 2017
