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Why Citrus Fruits Are Healthy?

7/4/2013

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Talking about citrus fruits, orange will immediately come into the mind, and that it’s high in vitamin C. Citrus actually includes a vast variety of fruits like lemons, limes, grapefruits, and tangerines, that bring the same health benefits to the human body. Let’s discuss further on why eating these fruits is healthy. 

Citrus fruits are famous because it’s high in vitamin C that helps prevent a disease called scurvy that is characterized by the bleeding of the gums. Regular intake will make the immune system healthy, and is proven to help the body fight against diseases. Aside from that, it’s a good source of potassium and folate that is good for the bones. 

The most important fact is, citrus fruits are very effective in fighting cancer because of its flavonoids-these compounds will free the body from harmful toxins from the environment, and the food we eat. Flavonoids found in oranges and other citrus fruits are proven to prevent or stop the growth of cancer cells. Since nutrients are all natural, it does not contain harmful cholesterol and sugar that all of us fear.

Citrus fruits are good for the heart. It has natural enzymes that promote blood circulation that is good for the human system, will promote the secretion of collagen for fast recovery of wounds, and will help the body burn out excess carbohydrates, before those are released as harmful sugar to the blood. It will also maintain the strength of the bones and tendons. 

Meanwhile, fruit consumption especially those that are under the citrus family are thought to prevent the formation of kidney stones. Stones are formed when there is too much calcium in the urine. Stones are those larger in form, and won’t be able to pass the ureter. Some studies proved that those who are suffering from the mentioned situation are low in citrate urine levels. The answer to this health problem is the regular consumption of citrus fruits that are enriched with vitamin C, and other beneficial vitamins.

Persons with low Vitamin C intake are more likely to get asthma-citric acid in oranges are said anti-oxidants that cleanse the lungs from harmful oxidants that can cause asthma and other similar effects. 

The bottom line is that citrus fruits contain natural fibers, vitamins and minerals, and carbohydrates. Doctors recommend daily one or two servings of oranges or any of the citrus fruits that you like, for that healthy lifestyle.  

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