DID YOU KNOW WHAT ARE THE CITRUS FRUITS ?

The citrus fruit is a real primal fruit and all varieties come from the 3 primal fruits such as…..

Grapefruit
Mandarin
Sukade lemon

It is an edible fruit such as orange or lemon with firm usually thick rind and pulpy flesh and juicy too.

Here I mentioned some popular varieties of citrus fruits :-

Grapefruits – White, ruby red, pink
Mandians – Tangor , tangelo
Lemons – Eureka
Limes – Persian
Sweet oranges – Blood orange
Other kinds – Citron , pomelos

Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family often called Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits including important crop such as oranges , lemons , grapefruits , pomelos and limes. The genus citrus native to South Asia, East Asia, Melanesia and Australia etc.

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11 UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT CITRUS FRUITS……..

Here I discuss the Health Benefits and Importance of Citrus Fruits….

Excellent source of vitamins :–

Citrus fruits are excellent source of vitamin C which boost up your immune system and keep your skin smooth and glamourous by producing collagen.

Citrus fruits have good amounts of other vitamins and minerals which includes B vitamins, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and copper .

They are also rich in plant compounds . It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It also have varieties of flavonoids , carotenoids and essential oils which are very much beneficial to our health.

In fact , 1 medium size orange can fulfil your need of vitamin C in a day.

Citrus fruits are good source of fibre:-

Citrus fruits are good source of fibre. It has lots of health benefits such as –

…It improves our digestive health

…It aids in weight loss

…It also act as appetite suppressant

It has soluble and insoluble fibre. they also have health benefits.

Soluble fibre – It acts as cholesterol lowering agent and also regulates the blood sugar.
Insoluble fibre – It adds bulk in your digestive system and keeps your bowel movements clear and regular.

In fact, 1 medium size orange can serves us 2.4 grams fibre.

Low calorie and low Glycemic Index :-

Citrus fruits are low in calorie and relatively low glycemic index .

Low calorie is linked to weight loss…and low glycemic index helps to reduce your blood sugar.

Various types of Citrus fruits and its calorie content…

1 medium Orange:- 62
1 Lemon juice:- 12
½ Pink Grapefruit:- 52
½ white Grapefruit:- 39

Studies shown that , 1 orange has a low glycemic index , 43. So the sugar from citrus fruit slowly releases into bloodstream from that we are feeling energetic.

Lots of minerals content :-

Citrus fruits are great sources of minerals. Potassium is important mineral for fluid regulation, mineral balance and muscle contraction and it also reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease and makes your bone strongest. It also regulates the amount of salt in your diet by flushing out of the body.

Helps to boost up your immune system:-

Citrus fruits are excellent source of vitamin C so it can boost up your immune system.it also can prevent the common cold and also reduce their duration and severity.

Helps to weight loss:-

Citrus fruit contain a lot of vitamins and minerals which helps us to a perfect weight loss. It helps us to aid fat loss by adding it in our diet. A citrus fruit in an obese person’s diet can make a drastic change in her/his weight. It helps us to lead a stress free life. It has antioxidants property which helps to maintain a balanced weight.

Helps to combat the Heart disease and Anaemia:-

Citrus foods are good for your heart. It contains flavonoids, carotenoids which may promote heart health. It protects the heart by reducing inflammation and providing other health benefits. it has antioxidant property which reduces the risk of Atherosclerosis, a plaque build up in the artery wall. Citrus fruit absorbs many heart healthy nutrients.

It helps to prevent Anemia , by increasing the Hemoglobin synthesis and absorption of iron into the blood.

Helps to reduce the risk of Kidney disease :-

One of the reason behind Kidney stone is low level of citrate in urine. Citrus fruits can raise the level of citrate in the urine which reduces the risk of Kidney stone. It is only applicable for few people*.

Helps to fight against Cancer :-

In one study, we saw that one grapefruit juice reduces the risk of lung cancer. Citrus fruits contain flavonoids which acts as antioxidants may protect against esophageal, stomach, breast and pancreatic cancers and it also may block the gene expression which are carcinogenic in nature .

Helps to protect your Brain :-

it helps to combat the neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, damaging the nerve cells. Juice of citrus fruit may boost up brain function. Citrus fruits contain flavonoids including hesperidin and apigenin which may protect the brain cells and brain functions.

Helps to Stay Hydrated:-

Besides other watery fruits citrus contains a high level of water such as the water content of Orange is almost 81% . so it helps to stay hydrated.