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A 2021 study by Chinese researchers added to the weight of evidence that lemon peel, rich in many bioactive compounds, can inhibit oxidative stress at the level of the cell. That’s where it’s [...]

Lemonade is, for many of us, synonymous with hot summer days and keeping cool. But, as a delicious and nutritious beverage that can be easily made at home, it deserves wider acceptance.

Lemons and their nutritional and nutraceutical properties are the subject of many research studies, and their benefits are becoming well known. But, the whole field of research into scents and [...]

A 2013 study is often cited when the discussion turns to the cancer-fighting properties of citrus fruits, and their flavonoids, in particular. The study by researchers at the Jeju National [...]

Many physicians and other medical sources recommend drinking lemonade as a way to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones. It is often assumed that they prevent the formation of kidney stones via [...]

Researchers in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Australia teamed up to examine the effects of vitamin C in relation to blood vessel health. The results of the original investigation, titled Is [...]

As an everyday beverage, orange juice has come under fire in recent years, purportedly due to its sugar content. However, a new study that compares 100% orange juice with orange flavored [...]

Rehydration when you work out is essential, but many commercially prepared sports drinks contain a lot of sugar—about 21 grams in a popular 12-ounce sports drink. Making your own ensures [...]

A newly published study by Korean researchers looked at the possibility of helping to treat depressive disorders with a dose of orange juice – and its rich range of flavonoids. Their paper was [...]

A new research paper in published in the International Journal of Food Properties (Volume 26, 2023 —Issue 1) analyzes original research into citrus essential oils. The team of researchers from [...]

A study led by researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Eastern Regional Research Center and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia added to the [...]

For most of us non-scientists, pectin is something we might think of when we’re making jam. :) Chinese researchers looked at the naturally occurring substance for a very specific kind of medical [...]

Orange peel or zest – the orange colored part, and not the white pith – is loaded with nutrients, good for you bioflavonoids and antioxidants. But, we usually throw it away. Here’s a look at why [...]

Researchers at the S-VYASA University in Bengaluru, and other institutions in India looked at short term fasting, a trendy term that may have real effects. The study, published in 2016, [...]

An article in Nutritional Outlook, a scientific journal, looks at using citrus flavonoids to treat prediabetes. The article uses 13 primary research references to bolster its points.

A recent paper by researchers at the Università degli Studi di Palermo in Palermo, Italy, looked at using elements derived from lemons in cancer prevention and treatment. The study was published [...]

Lemon juice gives you an antioxidant boost. Tea also has its own class of antioxidants. It turns out that combining the two brings you even more health benefits.

Drinking lemon water, and citrus fruits in general, is a healthy habit. Lemons and other citrus fruits are packed with nutrients and other compounds such as phytochemicals which have multiple [...]

A recent study confirms the growing body of evidence that lemons have beneficial anti-diabetic properties.

All citrus fruits pack a lot of nutrition into a bright and beautiful package. Here’s a look at lemons and oranges, and the differences between them.

Lemons, oranges, mandarins and other citrus fruits are rich in many nutrients. They are also packed with flavonoids, which have a whole range of beneficial properties - and they may be able to [...]

Citrus forms a significant part of the Mediterranean diet, and ginger is a very common ingredient in many dishes. Both are often combined as a herbal tea.

A new study by researchers at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust has found that a blend of natural ingredients – including citrus phytochemicals – may be beneficial in [...]

A study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition in January 2022 reviewed and analyzed data from a number of interventional studies to look at the relationship between 100% orange juice [...]

Blood oranges are known for their color, but it’s what inside that makes them unique among citrus fruits. The exact origins of blood oranges aren’t known, although they are believed to have come [...]