The summer season has officially started. The opportunity to get together with friends or family around well-stocked meals. The dessert often arouses the greatest interest. While some will opt for seasonal delicacies (scoops of ice cream, sorbets, cones, etc.), others will choose fruit instead. This is good since we have arrived in the period of predilection for citrus fruits.
Originally from East Asia, citrus fruits are the fruits of certain fruit shrubs such as orange or lemon trees. They represent the most cultivated group of fruits in the world and have the particularity of coming off in quarters. Among them, we can mention clementines, grapefruits, lemons, mandarins or even the unforgettable oranges. All of them have undeniable health benefits.
Numerous studies have shown that citrus consumption is beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, as explained by Femme Actuelle. These benefits would be attributed to certain components: flavonoids. These antioxidant substances reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They would also prevent the process leading to plaque deposits on the arteries (atherosclerosis). In addition, a study has shown that regular consumption of these citrus fruits significantly improves blood lipid balance (cholesterol and triglycerides).
Finally, citrus fruits are rightly known for their richness in nutrients. For example, a medium orange, two clementines or half a pomelo are enough to provide 50 to 60% of the recommended daily intake. Here, type C vitamins predominate. Citrus fruits also contain vitamins of group B and E, potassium and calcium (especially orange). Finally, their acidity, especially in lemon and pomelo, improves the assimilation of calcium and iron and activates digestive secretions, even if the acidity can be poorly tolerated by delicate stomachs.
It’s summer and the consumption of citrus fruits is probably highly recommended by your doctor. Discover below, the 7 tips for reusing your citrus peelings in an inventive way and for the benefit of your home!
