It’s February - the month of love and hearts! Did you know that it’s not just a time for gifts and cards, but a perfect opportunity to think about your own heart health? One way to do this is by including citrus juice in your diet, as it can help keep your heart strong.
Citrus fruits are great sources of essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, folate, calcium, and magnesium. Vitamin C helps protect cells from damage and strengthens our immune system. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure levels while folate prevents certain birth defects in babies. Calcium is also important for bone health, especially for older people who may suffer from osteoporosis. Finally, magnesium helps maintain normal nerve and muscle function.
All these vitamins and minerals help keep our hearts healthy - from fighting inflammation to keeping blood pressure in check. Citrus juice can provide us with all these benefits without added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Studies have also linked drinking orange juice to a lower risk of stroke! So why not take advantage of all these benefits by making sure you get enough citrus juice in your diet?
Including citrus juices such as orange juice or grapefruit juice in smoothies or salads is a great way to add some extra flavor into your meals while getting an extra dose of nutrients at the same time. You can also drink freshly squeezed juices first thing in the morning right after waking up or replace sugary drinks with healthier alternatives like lemonade or limeade throughout the day.
This February, show yourself some love - add more citrus juice into your diet so that you can look after your heart too!
Make juicing your citrus easy with the Vinci Hands Free Citrus Juicer from Vinci Housewares.
