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 Halt seasonal allergies with these anti-inflammatory foods April 16, 2019 “I want to quit smoking to be a... January 1, 2006 Flush It Away October 1, 2002 Seeing sun spots May 1, 2002 Nitric Oxide Gets Blood Flowing January 1, 2002 Is Certified Naturally Grown an alternative to USDA... September 13, 2012 Vitamin K Builds Bones August 1, 2001 The natural acne remedy that puts prescriptions to... September 7, 2012 Easing the pain March 1, 2008 The Goal: Commit to Eco-Friendly Actions April 4, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
