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 Stay-healthy Strategies November 1, 2003 “Ha” Your Way To Health June 1, 2002 Steeped in health: 5 health-boosting properties of tea December 15, 2017 Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome July 1, 2001 Why gluten free is not a dying trend April 17, 2012 iEat Out October 3, 2012 The Botanical Boom April 6, 2023 Magnesium for women’s health December 15, 2010 Transparency: How important is it? October 13, 2010 The best apps for a quick mental health... April 8, 2019 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
