Research at the J.S.S. College of Pharmacy in India indicates that a flavonoid found in all citrus fruits may reduce the toxicity of treatments using the antibiotic doxorubicin.
Citrus zest is full of compounds that fight cancer. When you squeeze a lemon (or peel an orange), save the skin.
Scientists at De Montfort University in the United Kingdom found that a compound in tangerine peel called salvestrol Q40 kills an enzyme that spurs the growth of human cancer cells.
Previous research has shown that limonene, a compound found in lemon, orange, and grapefruit peel, might also decrease cancer risk.
Orange Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:
Calories: 47
Calories from Fat:
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 0mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 1g
Vitamins
Vitamin A: 4%
Vitamin C: 89%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 1%
Lemon Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:
Calories: 29
Calories from Fat: 3
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 2mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 1g
Vitamins
Vitamin A: 0%
Vitamin: 88%
Calcium: 3%
Iron: 3%
