Citrus foods. If you can find a citrus food that’s the real thing, they are great for your skin.  Why did I say that?  Did you know that most of the citrus fruits eaten today are hybrids, which include grapefruits, blood oranges and Clementine.  When you do find the real citrus and it should have seeds, the benefits will be unbelievable for your skin and your body.

Vitamin C has the ability to increase the rate of iron absorbed into your body.  With its high concentration of potassium, grapefruits and oranges are known for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.  Citrus fruits, especially oranges have been shown to ward of cancer.

Citrus fruits also contain bioflavonoids and when you couple them with vitamin c you get healthy blood vessels which have an impact on your cardiovascular system and helps deter varicose veins.

Citrus is needed to refresh all the cells in your organs including your skin.

What’s In The Power of Citrus for African American Skin

Vitamin C defends against cardiovascular disease, increases iron absorption and reduces stress.

Folate aids in DNA replication for healthier skin and organs.  Citrus fruits are also known to prevent cancer of the cervix.

Potassium maintains healthy blood pressure.

Flavonoids lower cholesterol and blood pressure and may also prevent anti-inflammatory conditions in your skin and body.

The overall benefits of citrus are to boost your immune system.  Citrus contains powerful anti-oxidants and they facilitate in healing your system by cleaning your gastrointestinal tract.  They help with weight loss and skin ulcers.

Pulp but no Fiction

Although the pulp is not actually absorbed by your body, its fiber plays a vital role in cleansing out your gastrointestinal tract. Did you know that “eating” your citrus fruits is the best way to get the most nutrients from its essence?

When you’re purchasing your citrus, look for fruits that are a little bit heavy for its size.  A heavy fruit is full with juice and has not begun to dry out from within.

Does the C in Citrus Stand for Cleansing?

Although citrus fruits are great in cleansing your gut and helping lose weight, don’t make this a constant way of dieting.  You’re much better off with a healthy eating regimen of healthy green veggies and fruits and not at the same time.

Food combinations are very important to your skin and your health and “technically” fruits and vegetables are not to be combined. I know, when you’re hungry, this rule goes out the window.    A food chart will be a great asset to your kitchen.

Dedicated To Your Beauty

Juliette Samuel

Esthetician/Author/Publisher

Nyraju Skin Care