Benefits of Citrus Fruits

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Snack on an orange. Drink some fresh-squeezed lemonade. Citrus is good for you!

  • A Good Source of Fiber
  • Good for Your Heart
  • Low Glycemic Index
  • Pack a Lot of Potassium
  • May Help Shorten Colds
  • May Help You Absorb Other Nutrients
  • Help You Stay Hydrated
  • Might Keep Skin Looking Young
  • A Weight Loss Staple

Citrus fruits include

  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Grapefruit (white, yellow, red)
  • Yuzu
  • Oranges, including conventional, mandarin, and moro (blood) oranges
  • Pomelo
  • Ugli fruit, aka Jamaican tangelo
  • Kumquats
  • Sumo oranges
  • Tangelos

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