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 Moderate happiness may be better than total bliss March 18, 2008 My lower back hurts. What can I do? June 1, 2006 Pyruvate January 1, 2006 Organic apples reduce harmful pesticide exposure for kids May 3, 2012 ADHD diagnoses in kids on the rise, but... November 15, 2010 Probiotics’ benefits spread beyond the gut May 16, 2012 3 steps to better nails October 1, 2006 Q & A: How can I do away... April 1, 2008 Are wine and other alcohols gluten free? April 24, 2012 Going Soft February 1, 2001 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
