HEALTH BENEFITS OF CITRUS

◆ All citrus fruits are high in vitamins C and B, E and K, needed for immunity, and for collagen formation for skin to prevent wrinkles. ◆ Vitamins C and E are also power ful antioxidants which are needed to prevent oxidation of fats and help reduced damage to arteries leading to cholesterol build up. ◆ Citrus is a good sources of potassium and some calcium to regulate blood pressure. ◆ Citrus contain flavonoids and fibre that protect arteries from cholesterol build up. ◆ Grapefruit juice enhances the uptake of coenzymeQ 10 needed for cells to use energy ◆ The fibre in citrus is soluble which helps lower cholesterol. ◆ Grapefruit also high in choline needed for nerve message transmissions and keeping fats in cell membrane. ◆ Red grapefr uit contains lycopene which is a heart healthy antioxidant.