Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, tangerines, limes, and grapefruit, grow on flowering plants in the Citrus genus, native to tropical and subtropical parts of Asia and Oceania.
Those juicy, colorful fruits are and pack several nutrients—not to mention flavor—making them a great addition to a balanced diet.
Interested in incorporating citrus fruits into your eating routine? Here’s what could happen to your body.
1. You’ll Get a Solid Dose of Fiber.
Adults need about 25-38 grams of daily (or 14 grams per 1,000 calories), and citrus fruits can help you meet this goal. One orange serves up 2.3 grams of fiber, while a large tangerine has 2.1 grams.
Most of this fiber is pectin, a type of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance that helps slow digestion and prevent.Read Original/Read Complete.
