Citrus - Help Maintain Good Health In Winter

Victoria Aly Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~2 minutes Last Updated: March 28, 2024
Citrus - Help Maintain Good Health In Winter

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C and antioxidants. This makes them extremely effective "helpers" of the immune system.

With the onset of the winter season, come various viruses that do not stop "attacking" us to the very end. However, we do not need to wait to get sick to take action against the flu. Moreover, the treatment consists mainly of taking drugs, and as we know, the more they help, the more they harm our body.


There is another, more useful and much more pleasant, way not just to cure, but to protect ourselves from various viruses. The secret lies in citrus fruits.


Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C and antioxidants. This makes them extremely effective "helpers" of the immune system. Their consumption is also recommended for joint pain. To be in good health, it is necessary to eat several fruits a day.

 

Citrus fruits are also known as an anti-obesity agent, as the fruit acids they contain break down fats and help reduce excess weight.


The most popular citrus fruits in our country are orange, tangerine, lemon, grapefruit. What is their beneficial effect on health?


Orange is considered a powerful energy source. Regular consumption helps cleanse the body of toxins. Increases tone, efficiency and good mood. It is also useful for digestion, heart and blood circulation. However, in the form of fresh juice should be consumed immediately, because the liquid loses its useful ingredients in contact with oxygen.


The mandarinrecommended for digestive problems, as well as lack of energy in the body. In addition to energizing, mandarin is a means of accelerating the regime of weight loss and fat. It has been found that eating fruit reduces up to 59% of body fat in one month.


Lemon is useful for colds, sore throats. It is rich in vitamins C , B, A, B2 and P. Consumption of lemons stimulates the endocrine glands, liver function, digestion. Recommended for headaches, as well as for people who work hard and sleep little.


Grapefruitin addition to aiding digestion, improves immune function and increases tone. However, according to studies, care should be taken with the amount of grapefruit consumed while taking certain types of medication. The fruit contains ingredients that block the action of drugs.



Useful, but within certain limits
Despite the beneficial properties on the body, excessive consumption of citrus fruits, there are negative effects on health. The acid contained in citrus juices could destroy up to 84% of tooth enamel. The ongoing erosion contributes to the formation of caries, dentists explain.


Without overdoing it, we can safely enjoy our favorite fruits throughout the winter to stay healthy and in a good mood.
 


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