Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits

Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits: Citrus fruits are a group of fruits that belong to the Rutaceae, or Rue family. These fruits are derived from flowering citrus trees and shrubs cultivated around the world. We list sixteen of the most common ones below:

i. Bitter orange;
ii. Blood orange;
iii. Clementine;
iv. Citron;
v. Grapefruit;
vi. Kumquat;
vii. Lemon;
viii. Lime;
ix. Mandarin orange;
x. Orange;
xi. Pomelo;
xii. Seville orange; i. Bitter orange;
ii. Blood orange;
iii. Clementine;
iv. Citron;
v. Grapefruit;
vi. Kumquat;
vii. Lemon;
viii. Lime;
ix. Mandarin orange;
x. Orange;
xi. Pomelo;
xii. Seville orange;
xiii. Tangelo;
xiv. Tangerine;
xv. Ugli fruit; and
xvi. Yuzu fruit.

Citrus fruits are rich in fibre, antioxidants and a wealth of micronutrients. Studies show that enjoying a serving or two of citrus fruits each day could improve everything from digestive health to brain function. Other health benefits of the citrus fruit family are shown in the pictures below. We hope to present the health benefits of each of the fruits in subsequent editions.

**** Some materials sourced from Top 17 Citrus Fruits and their Health Benefits, https://www.drake.com