foods - citrus fruits

What you need to know

Citrus fruits are valuable in treatment of problems of the Immune System and the Heart and Circulation, and the high vitamin C levels also make them good for skin disorders.

Some of the disorders citrus fruits are useful for include varicose veins, coughs, colds, flu, sore throats and bleeding gums. Due to their high levels of antioxidants and vitamins, they are also very cancer-protective, and cholesterol lowering.

What does this food contain?

High levels of vitamins A, B and C and E, along with bioflavanoids, beta carotene, pectin (soluble fibre) and many minerals make these very useful fruits to add to your diet. Some also contain oils such as limonene and bergamot which are useful in aromatherapy, and the juice contains powerful anti-bacterial qualitites.

Nutrients

Other Information

Diluted equally with hot water, citrus juices make excellent facial washes; the juice can also be applied neat with cotton wool to boils or acne.

Good for resistance, circulatory problems, varicose veins, coughs, colds, flu, sore throats, bleeding gums, cancer protective, and cholesterol lowering.

Exceptionally rich in Vitamin C and an enormous boost to natural resistance. Citrus fruits are a treasure trove of nutrients and phytochemicals that not only protect against disease, but are curative and health promoting in the most positive sense.
See Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit, Kiwi fruit for more.