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05/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Compounds in lemon found to effectively fight cancer without harmful side effects

You can never really go wrong when it comes to lemons: It’s a delicious addition to any dish, and it smells good, too. It’s also known to have various health benefits, most notable of which is vitamin C. That said, these yellow oblong-shaped fruits aren’t just to keep the colds away for another day. According to […]

03/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Nine reasons to eat an orange (plus a recipe for orange salad dressing)

A versatile fruit, the orange offers other benefits aside from abundant levels of vitamin C. Various scientific studies have determined that oranges have a lot of medicinal properties. Oranges contain a lot of compounds that are good for your health. Below are nine of its “well-established therapeutic applications” which are detailed in three sections – the aroma, the […]

11/21/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat oranges, protect your bones: New study shows vitamin C cuts risk of hip fractures

In order to have stronger, healthier bones, all you need to do is to drink orange juice daily. According to a report by The Daily Mail, a new study suggests that increasing your intake of vitamin C can reduce the risk of hip fractures. Researchers from Zhengzhou University in China carried out a meta-analysis to assess […]

11/14/2017 / By Rita Winters

Can your snack do that? Oranges detox, energize, provide vitamin C and antioxidants — in a biodegradable wrapper

A study from the Singapore Bioimaging Consortium shows that oranges have an overabundance of health benefits. Sandhya Sriram, the program management manager, is convinced that food rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant, can help prevent and relieve the symptoms of certain diseases. Vitamin C can be found abundantly in citrus fruits. These fruits include oranges, […]

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