Tag: citrus

Battle of the citrus fruits: Comparing the health benefits of lemons and limes

Randolph Jason

Battle of the citrus fruits: Comparing the health benefits of lemons and limes by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Lemons and limes are often used to make a variety of citrusy treats and drinks like pies and juices. They even share similar nutritional profiles and health benefits. But lemons and limes also have certain differences. For example, lemons are slightly more acidic than limes. The nutritional profile of lemons and limes Lemons and limes offer similar nutritional benefits. While lemons contain more vitamins and minerals, the small difference doesn’t have any significant effects. Acidity…

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Eat more fruits: These 12 nutrition powerhouses are high in health benefits and low in calories

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Eat more fruits: These 12 nutrition powerhouses are high in health benefits and low in calories by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Eating fruits offers tremendous health benefits — a fact supported by many studies. These are rich in vitamins and minerals, great for keeping diseases at bay, and have high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, which improves digestion, increases satiety, and lowers cholesterol. But did you know that some fruits might be better than others, in terms of micronutrient content? Meet the 12 “powerhouse” fruits In a study published…

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Don’t want antibiotics sprayed on your citrus? Sorry – it’s about to expand, big-time

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Don’t want antibiotics sprayed on your citrus? Sorry – it’s about to expand, big-time by Erin Elizabeth for Health Nut News The current administration has given the go-ahead for agricultural operations to spray streptomycin and oxytetracycline, antibiotics often used on people, on nearly a half-million acres of Florida citrus. And many scientists are warning this could increase the problem of antibiotic resistance in people and the environment. (The European Union and Brazil have banned the use of oxytetracycline and streptomycin for use as a pesticide on agricultural plants.) “Agricultural operations plan to use…

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