Orange, lemon, grapefruit or lime – just like the breadth of its variety, citrus fruits offer umpteen benefits for our health.
Packed with vitamin C, citrus fruits have everything you need for that immunity boost and glowing skin! In fact, eating just one medium-sized orange can fulfil your referenced requirement of vitamin C for a day.
The rich fibre content in citrus fruits also helps keep ulcers at bay, regulate and ease bowel movements as well as helps in maintaining cholesterol levels.
If you’re calorie conscious or trying to lose weight, these fruits must be your go-to snack. That is not all! The orange peel is extremely rich in antioxidants and could be great for the skin when used in a face pack.
Who said healthy is boring? There are innumerable ways to include these fruits in your diet. We would recommend consuming these fruits raw, instead of making juice as that takes away the nutrient value. A fruit salad will do wonders for your health. You can even citrus roast your chicken or lamb to add some tarty sweetness in your meal.
Summertime definitely calls for a delicious orange lemonade and it’s a great way to keep your electrolytes in check.