by CL
Top Ten Best Anti-oxidant Foods for a Healthy and Beautiful Skin (part2)
Citrus fruits (limes, oranges, grapefruits and lemons) are an excellent source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and play a crucial role in the formation of collagen which is essential for building strong and healthy bones, blood vessels, ligaments, dentin, skin, and tendons. Citrus fruits are also rich in phosphorus, riboflavin, folate, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin, calcium, glycemic and non-glycemic carbohydrate, thiamine, magnesium, copper and phytochemicals, hence, a diet with citrus fruits contributes to an ideal sodium-restricted, low-fat diet and helps to prevent cataracts, anaemia, cancer, neural tube defects and cardiovascular disease. Read more details on oranges from my article: The amazing facts of oranges. Read the rest of this entry →
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