10/01/2024
Health Benefits of Citrus Fruit
Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits, in addition to tangerines and pummelos. Not only are the citrus fruits in this diverse group delicious and refreshing, they are rich in compounds called flavonoids, which have anticancer properties. Citrus fruit flavonoids have been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent the spread of tumors.
Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, and are good sources of folate and potassium.
Citrus flavonoids may improve blood flow through coronary arteries, reduce the ability of arteries to form blood clots and prevent the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, which is an initial step in the formation of artery plaques.
Citrus fruits have long been valued as part of a nutritious and tasty diet.
All citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C. Regular intake of vitamin C helps to keep your immune system strong, and fight off disease, infections and colds much easier than somebody who does not have enough Vitamin C in their diet.
