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 Natural energy shots December 20, 2010 Talking points: Sustainable Food 2.0 May 26, 2011 How to turn your community into a Blue... August 19, 2016 Heart Disease Prevention Guide: Diet August 1, 2001 6 natural personal care trends on my Expo... March 2, 2012 The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty August 1, 2020 Diabetics who take supplements more likely to be... November 1, 2006 Beyond certifications: How packaging can communicate a brand’s... June 29, 2012 Give Your Workout Weight January 1, 2002 4 Ayurvedic healing products December 20, 2010 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
