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 How to Sleep Better When You’re Stressed Out April 14, 2020 The Goal: Make Self-Care Work for You October 7, 2021 Win a year’s supply of organic baking ingredients! October 17, 2011 Get smart about grain ingredients October 16, 2018 Counter Intelligence March 1, 2003 Heart Disease Prevention Guide: Supplements August 1, 2001 Can wheat allergies cause diabetes? February 24, 2010 Boost your metabolism for healthy weight management April 1, 2008 Size Counts: Visual Cues To Help Determine Portion... November 1, 2000 Treating Children’s Pain April 1, 2002 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
