The tart scent of lime soothes the amygdala (the brain’s anxiety center), helping you feel calmer and less anxious within 2 minutes of the first bite (or sip) of a lime-infused dish or drink, report British researchers. An added perk: Limes contain a family of nutrients that help nourish and heal overworked adrenals, cutting stress levels by as much as 25 percent if you enjoy half a lime daily.
Chilly temps and dry indoor air triple the risk of flaky skin, but you can kick-start healing in as little as 4 days by eating 2 tangerines daily. How? Australian scientists say the gems’ bioflavonoids and beta-carotene improve circulation to the...
Snacking on a pomelo can chase away sadness in 5 minutes, suggest studies at Chicago’s Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation. Pomelos’ acidic bite (they taste like a mild grapefruit) stimulates the formation of mood-boosting brain...