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 Try this trend! Frozen cauliflower in your smoothie November 10, 2018 China now home to world’s largest number of... November 15, 2010 Hot Flash, Revised September 1, 2002 5 new fair trade foods and beverages from... March 14, 2012 4 alternative spa treatments at El Monte Sagrado October 1, 2004 5 health benefits of curcumin April 25, 2017 People are buying more organics than ever April 7, 2017 Even low-intensity exercise beats fatigue April 8, 2008 Undress Your Stress March 1, 2002 Little Rituals: Healthy Alternatives To Addictions March 1, 2002
