From legendary antioxidant properties to fresh breath, citrus fruits have a variety of flavors and health benefits.
Here are a few of the benefits of eating citrus fruits!
Oranges: Oranges are packed with vitamin C, the detox vitamin, and flavanoids which remove free radicals and help reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit lowers cholesterol, helps lose excess weight, and helps prevent certain types of cancer.
Mandarins: Hesperidin, a flavanoid present in mandarin oranges, works together with vitamin C to produce collagen making it a valuable snack for the beauty conscious.
Limes: Lime juice can be used to help become more alkaline. Limes have more vitamin C then lemons and are also helpful with constipation. Limes are good for the skin and can be used as a natural deodorant.
Pomelos: Pomelos help with digestion, fight cancer, and are potassium rich which also contributes to heart health.
Lemons: Lemons detox your body, help prevent viral infections, and can help the body increase healthy LDL cholesterol. Drinking water with lemon helps to balance out the body's PH.
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