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Date: 27/02/2012
Oranges, lemons, tangerines and grapefruits are not only refreshing, but also super helpful. For example - one medium orange contains more than 100% of daily Vitamin C. home Here are some reasons why it's good to eat citrus every day.
Help with cold
If you eat a lot of citrus, this does not guarantee that it will prevent colds. But high doses of Vitamin C (400 to 500 mg.) Can shorten its duration and reduce symptoms. So if you get sick eating more citrus fruits, which will help you to quickly healed. You can make fresh juices and where to put a spoonful of honey.
Protect the Heart
Orange, grapefruit and lime are rich sources of flavonoids. The predominant flavonoid in these fruits - hesperidin - is associated with increases in "good" cholesterol and lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides.
Increased metabolism and help weight loss
Complete with water and citrus fiber will help you stay full and satisfied. Grapefruit contains naringenin, an antioxidant that helps your body use insulin more effectively, keeping your blood sugar under control. The fruit also increases the burning of calories.
Helps to reduce sodium
Salt contains about 40% sodium. It raises blood pressure, water retention, so your body looks bloated. And citrus, and salt improves the taste of food, so I miss a little salt and Squeeze citrus juice on your salad.
Protect against cancer
Compounds in citrus fruit called lemonoids play an important role in the fight against cancer of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.
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