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 Intuitive eating June 1, 2007 Underappreciated Habits for a Healthy Brain October 27, 2025 10 ways to use cocoa butter for beauty... March 4, 2018 Cold-Tamer Tea February 1, 2003 Don’t Stress December 1, 2003 Recipe for tangerine tea-infused cocktail June 19, 2012 Should your beauty regimen go gluten free? October 6, 2011 End the Never-Ending Cycle September 27, 2023 The Low-Carb Lowdown May 1, 2004 Speaking of turkey: 2 conventional cosmetic marketing flops November 22, 2011 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.