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 Household insecticides linked to autoimmune disease April 16, 2010 Wonderful Walks March 17, 2023 Supplements To Ease Aging August 1, 2002 Sunscreen On My Shoulders July 1, 2000 Immunity Series, Part 1: This Is What Happens... April 7, 2020 Which type of honey has the most buzz-worthy... June 21, 2019 Top 8 Antiviral Essential Oils November 1, 2019 Sorry, but I’m just not that Pinterested February 7, 2012 Allergies in full bloom? May 1, 2006 Berry, berry good July 1, 2006 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.