A few weeks ago I talked about "The Great Benefits of Vitamin
C"; well today I'd like to enlighten you a bit more.
I'd like to talk to you about Citrus. Did you know that citrus
contains an ample supply of vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, pectin and it
also contains more than 150 phytochemicals that aide in protecting our health and
now I'm pretty sure you are wondering, what in the world are “phytochemicals”?
Phytochemicals are also known as phytonutrients which are a wide
variety of organic compounds produced by plants. Here are some common names you
are probably more familiar with: ascorbic acid, antioxidants, beta-carotene
(vitamin A), folic acid and vitamin E.
Allow me to return the focus back to citrus for a moment because
I have some noteworthy information for you. I would bet that you didn't know citrus
pulp and the white portion of oranges, tangerines and pink grapefruits is rich
in glucarates. OK, another one of those what in the world is that right?
Glucarates substances
are currently being studied for their potential to prevent breast cancer. Oranges,
tangerines and pink grapefruits not only contain glucarates but they are loaded
with significant levels of carotenoid pigments that protect us against
cancer. Carotenoid pigments are powerful antioxidants that act to enhance
our immune response to infections. So the next time you consume one of these delicious
fruits go ahead and eat the white of it.
