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 Top 8 Antiviral Essential Oils November 1, 2019 What are gojiberries good for? December 1, 2006 Perk up your personal care August 1, 2006 A Sigh of Relief December 7, 2020 How much protein does a vegetarian child need? December 1, 2005 Diabetes nutrition guide December 8, 2010 The biggest personal care news of 2011 December 29, 2011 Older Mothers Are More Likely To… December 1, 2002 What’s Up, Doc? January 1, 2004 MyChelle Imaging System launches at Whole Foods May 24, 2011 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
