How Citrus Can Help You Lose Weight
Citrus foods can be super refreshing, and awesome for any weightloss journey! They also have more benefits that aren’t commonly known, so let’s jump into it!
Some citrus fruits you may have learned to love could range anywhere from oranges to grapefruits, to even lemons or limes!! Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C which may tremendously help strengthen your immune system while also benefiting your skin and it’s elasticity. If you want to learn more about skin elasticity, click here! Citrus fruits also have plant compounds which have various health benefits such as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Citrus fruits are always an awesome source of fiber, while also still maintaining a low calorie. While there are so many benefits to citrus fruits, let's dive into some of our favorites and what benefits they hold individually!
Oranges
Oranges are also known for their high nutrient content, such as vitamin C which can help burn belly fat. They also promote healthy skin, and also reduce the risk of several diseases. Oranges are also another fruit that can benefit appetite control due to it being a very filling fruit. Research suggests that oranges appear to be four times more filling than a croissant and twice as filling as a candy bar!
Grapefruits
Grapefruits are full of nutrients that the body needs. While also benefiting your immune system at the same time, grapefruits are prized for their high content of vitamin C which has antioxidant properties that are known to protect cells from harmful bacteria and viruses! Grapefruits are also known for promoting appetite control, due to their amount of fiber. Grapefruits may help improve heart health, by reducing the risk factors for heart disease,since the grapefruit is fairly high in potassium, adequate potassium intake is associated with reduced risk of high blood pressure!
Lemons
Lemons are commonly known to be added to water, but with or without water, they hold some pretty important properties! Lemons contain vitamin C, well they don’t have high amounts of it, you can still benefit from it! Vitamin C contained in lemons, may help reduce skin wrinkling, dry skin from aging, and damage from the sun! And if you do put your lemon in water, you are promoting self hydration, by allowing lemon to enhance the water's flavor which allows you to drink more of it! If you’re looking for some awesome recipes that don’t just include lemons, check out my summer detox waters here! They make drinking water fun, and colorful!!
Limes
The citric acid contained in limes, may help boost your metabolism which allows you to burn more calories and store less fat. With a combination of regular physical activity, limes also benefit in appetite control. Limes are also known for helping lower blood sugar levels, since they have a low glycemic index which can help regulate how your body absorbs sugar into the bloodstream! Limes or also known for their benefit of reducing inflammation while also reducing uric acid levels!
Clementine
Since clementines are naturally sweet, they work as a great substitute for products with added sugars, while also promoting digestive health! The vitamin C content in clementines also promotes healthy digestion. Clementines are also known for promoting eye health and are also a great way for kids to have a healthier snack, because they are sweet and small but provide a ton of nutrients while also allowing you to feel more full, for longer!
Like I said earlier, citrus fruits are such an important part of your diet, because they have so many nutrients, while also providing a lot of health benefits to the body. If you’re looking for some fun ways to incorporate citrus fruits into your everyday lifestyle, you should check out my MetaBoost program! My MetaBoost program contains fun, delicious recipes that are not only nutritious but are jam packed with body transforming citrus!
If you have allergies to citrus fruits, I have a ton of substitutes available within my programs in the substitution list, under the resources tab within the dashboard! The substitutes provide the same nutrients in various ways!
If you are also looking for an awesome way to get hydrated, kickstart your journey, and also get your greens and nutrients in, check out my 10 Day Green Smoothie Detox here!