The Benefits of Consuming Citrus

Temmuz 9, 2020 - Per

Orange, lemon, lemon and grapefruit are not only refreshing but also super nutritious. Citrus fruits believed to come from South Asia are available worldwide. They have a high citric acid content and are typically round or elongated with a juicy, meaty pulp surrounding their seeds.

Citrus Benefits

  • Besides its flavor, it is rich in compounds called flavonoids with anticancer properties. Citrus flavonoids have been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent the spread of tumors.
  • Citrus flavonoids are also antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals and protect against heart disease.
  • Citrus flavonoids can improve blood flow through the coronary arteries.
  • It reduces the arteries' ability to form a blood clot and prevents the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
  • Citrus fruits are also high in vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from harmful free radicals.
  • Vitamin C is also needed for collagen synthesis, which helps heal wounds and helps keep blood vessels, tendons, ligaments and bone together.
  • Citrus fruits are good sources of folate and potassium. Potassium is a mineral and electrolyte necessary for some enzymes that play a role in the function of nerves, heart contraction and carbohydrate metabolism.
  • Citrus and citrus products are a rich source of mineral and dietary fiber (non-starch polysaccharides) necessary for normal growth and development and general nutritional health.
  • Citrus also contains both glycemic and non-glycemic carbohydrates (sugars and fiber), calcium, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
  • Citrus does not contain oil or sodium and does not contain cholesterol as a vegetable food.
  • The average energy value of fresh citrus is very low, so it is preferred in diets.
Do you know?

Vitamin C in citrus fruit strongly enhances the absorption of iron in food.Vitamin C binds to iron in the digestive system, and iron vitamin C complex is absorbed together.