Citrus Flavonoids And Cancer Prevention Our grandmothers were telling our parents to eat their vegetables and fruits, long before science could explain why it was so important. A diet rich in [...]
Study: Lemons For A Long Life A study published last year in the journal Nature looked at the effects of consuming lemons – and their abundant polyhenols – over a lifetime. Most studies focus on [...]
Study: Flavonoids and Alzheimer’s Prevention Citrus fruits, along with other plant-based foods such as tea, berries, apples, and cocoa, are rich in compounds called flavonoids. As the name [...]
Lemons, Polyphenols and Peptic Ulcers When it comes to gastritis and peptic ulcers, your first thought may not leap to lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits as a natural remedy. But, science [...]
Five Reasons Why You Should Eat More Lemon Zest Lemon zest – you probably use it occasionally in baked goods or maybe a salad dressing, but it may not be an everyday go-to staple of your kitchen. [...]
DIY Skincare: Three Luscious Citrus Sugar Scrubs Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C, which is key to skin health, and citric acids which help to promote skin exfoliation. Together with [...]
Vitamin C: Supplements Or Whole Foods? All of us want to eat healthier, and we know that vitamins – including vitamin C, vital to so many important bodily functions – are crucial to maintaining [...]