The Healing Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits

While we can't stop the aging process, we can certainly slow it down by incorporating the powerful health benefits of citrus fruits into our daily routine.

During the 2018-2019 season, citrus production totaled to 7.94 million tons. That's a 31% increase from the year before!

From oranges and grapefruit to tangerines and mandarin fruit, citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C. They're also flavorful, vibrant, and capable of fighting off disease. However, not many people realize citrus fruits can do far more, too!

Here's a quick list of healthy citrus fruits you can try to sweeten your day:

• Sweet oranges
• Mandarins
• Limes
• Lemons
• Grapefruit
• Other varieties (pomelos, citron, yuzu, sudachi)

Keep reading to discover the five healing health benefits of these citrus fruits. Then, you can add citrus to your daily routine to stay happy and healthy!

1. Cancer Protection

According to some studies, increasing your citrus consumption can lead to a 40% to 50% reduced risk of certain cancers. These cancers include:

• Pancreatic
• Breast
• Stomach
• Lung
• Esophageal

Citrus fruits contain a number of plant compounds, including flavonoids. Some flavonoids act as antioxidants than can help block the genes for certain diseases, cancer included.

2. They're Rich in Vitamins

One of the most well-known benefits of citrus fruits is that they're jam-packed with nutrients. As an excellent source of vitamin C, citrus can help strengthen your immune system. Just one orange has all the vitamin C you need for the day.

Vitamin C also helps keep your skin elastic, smooth, and youthful.

In addition to vitamin C, citrus fruits also offer:

• Magnesium
• Copper
• Potassium
• Phosphorous
• B vitamins

The compounds in citrus fruit also provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These plant compounds include essential oils, carotenoids, and 60 varieties of flavonoids. 

Altogether, these vitamins, minerals, and compounds help your body function at its best.

3. Boost Heart Health

Citrus is great for your stomach and your heart! The compounds in citrus fruits, including flavonoids and soluble fiber, can improve cholesterol levels. 

In addition to boosting your heart health, citrus fruit can also help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. 

4. Sweet Source of Fiber

Most of us don't get enough fiber into our daily diets. Fiber, found in fruit, can help improve our digestive health. It also works to support weight loss. 

While some fruits and vegetables miss the mark, citrus fruits are high in soluble fiber. This type of fiber can help lower high cholesterol levels. 

5. Protect Your Brain

The flavonoids in citrus fruits can help your brain, too. For example, citrus can ward off neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. 

These diseases are partially caused by inflammation. Flavonoids like apigenin and hesperidin can improve brain function. At the same time, these flavonoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that protect the body's nervous system from deteriorating. 

Sweeten Your Overall Health: 5 Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits

A citrus fruit a day can keep the doctor away. Experience these five health benefits of citrus fruits for yourself. Grab an orange and take a break.

Your body will thank you for it.

Protect your mind and body by sweetening your overall health!

Try our seasonal citrus box while its available...the Craft Citrus Club!

Our Rio box is a 15-lb curated box of our fresh-harvested citrus from South Texas. The fruit is NOT gassed, rather it is tree-ripened. Our season runs from Nov-May for  oranges, grapefruit and mandarins.

Our Grande box is a 30-lb box of either fresh-harvested Rio Red Grapefruit or Sweet Oranges from South Texas.