KOMPAS.com – Citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, mandarin orange, grapefruit, pomelo, and yuzu provide many benefits for the body.
Citrus fruit contains many good nutrients for health, namely vitamin C, B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper.
Citrus fruits have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, helping to maintain a healthy body if consumed regularly.
See why we have to eat lots of citrus fruits, quoted from the Healthline page, in full.
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1. Rich in vitamins and plant compounds
Citrus fruits are a source of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system and keeps the skin smooth and elastic.
Citrus fruit also has vitamins and minerals that the body needs, namely B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper.
Several varieties of citrus fruit contain flavonoids, carotenoids, and essential oils, which are beneficial to health.
2. A good source of fiber
Citrus fruits are a good source of soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and aids digestion.
3. Low in calories
Citrus fruits are low in calories, good to make it one of the diet menu.
4. Reducing the risk of kidney stones
Eating citrus fruits can help lower your risk of kidney stones by increasing citrate levels in your urine.
5. Against cancer
Citrus fruits contain plant compounds including flavonoids, which may protect against cancer.
A study shows that citrus fruits can protect against esophageal, stomach, breast and pancreatic cancer.
6. Improve heart health
Many compounds in citrus fruits such as flavonoids and naringin are powerful antioxidants that benefit heart health by improving cholesterol levels, and lowering blood pressure.
7. Can protect the brain
Citrus fruits which contain flavonoid compounds, help improve brain function and protect the brain from neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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2023-08-08 15:03:00
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