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 The Botanical Boom April 6, 2023 Welcome to the ‘Mycobiome’ December 1, 2019 Together we’re better February 10, 2022 Supplements for a healthy back May 1, 2004 The (mindful) evolution of business December 8, 2010 I bruise easily. Does this mean I’m deficient... May 23, 2017 Real-life longevity secrets from the 90-plus set October 1, 2004 Lifestyle: An Investment Now Pays Off Later August 1, 2002 Breaking the emotional barrier to weight loss January 3, 2011 Women who do it all: How to curb... October 2, 2018 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
