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 Why the Gut-Immune Health Connection Is so Exciting October 1, 2019 Lose The Hair Loss July 1, 2003 Viagra: Pros and Cons June 1, 2001 Can Tomatoes Tame Prostate Cancer? July 1, 2003 20s to 30s: Quell stress August 1, 2007 Easy, natural ways to stay healthy during winter November 12, 2014 Detox Programs For Four Common Complaints May 1, 2000 Two Herbs for Eyes November 1, 2006 Here’s What’s New in the World of Natural January 3, 2024 A Hairy Debate July 19, 2022 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
