It is well known that the diet should be more fruits and vegetables, but nutritionists have come to the conclusion that the consumption of citrus is associated with the greatest health benefits. For those who want to live longer, they advise every day to eat at least one citrus.
Well-known British experts in the field of dietetics and nutrition Sarah brewer and Juliet, Cello, not just the speakers with recommendations in the press, this time drew attention to citrus fruits. According to them, the acidic fruits – oranges, lemons, grapefruits and other citrus have high concentration of vitamin C, important for strengthening protective functions of the immune system, and, in addition, they help prevent heart disease, cancer and dementia. This protective effect of citrus is due to a combination of substantial dose of vitamin C and a range of phytochemicals contained in fruits.
Brewer and Cello told about the study involving 115 thousand people, which showed that people who consumed a lot of fruit, had a 28% reduced risk of stroke, but those who consumed in large quantities it clumps, it was reduced by 35%. There are also research studies that use citrus fruits to 40-50% can reduce the risk of development of oncologic diseases – cancer of the esophagus, mouth, larynx, pharynx and stomach.
“Studies have confirmed the fact that citrus reduces the concentration of cholesterol in the blood due to the hesperidin, a substance found in the white fibers in the core and the peel of these fruits. In 2017, it was discovered that regular consumption of citrus fruits led to a reduction in the risk of developing dementia by 23%,” – said the scientists.
Which of the available citrus is particularly effective in protecting and promoting health? First of all, it’s oranges and tangerines. Experts noted that these fruits contain more than 170 compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, as well as a lot of hesperidin, cleaning the blood vessels from excess cholesterol and supplying the body with beta-cryptoxanthin, a substance that improves the condition of the lungs.
You also need to eat a grapefruit – the fruit of them also stimulate the elimination of excess cholesterol and, in addition, contain many of the antioxidant substance lycopene. Lemons and limes, according to experts, is useful for strengthening cardiac muscle.
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