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 60-minute workout: Cardiovascular walk/jog May 28, 2010 Fortify your face March 1, 2005 Healthy & Affordable: Shopping List September 12, 2014 Lentils, Minor Cannabinoids, and The Fight Against ‘Info-Obesity’ November 5, 2020 March 22 is World Water Day: Why it... March 20, 2011 Weight woes? Get more sleep July 1, 2005 5 cool ways to chill June 1, 2004 Health Focus: Alzheimer’s Disease August 1, 2003 New interest in a perennial topic—immune health April 18, 2022 Treats for feet May 1, 2007