Citrus fruits are healthier to eat unpeeled, with the skin, say Ukrainian researchers from the Kharkov Independent Laboratory. In their opinion, it is in this form that they can bring more benefits and taste to the body of people.
"Citrus fruits are known for all of their high vitamin C content," scientists say. This vitamin helps attack diseases such as influenza and ARVI, which is entering the stage of activity during the season of lemons and oranges. peel with citrus when eaten! "
Researchers emphasize that, for example, lemons do not need to be put in hot tea, barely brewed with boiling water. "High temperatures have a detrimental effect on the beneficial properties of lemon, so it is better to put lemon in a warm drink without sugar," say scientists.
The peel of lemons and oranges can be brewed separately or added to black or green tea in a teapot.
“However, before removing the peel from the fruit or eating it uncleaned, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the fruit and pour boiling water on it,” Ukrainian researchers emphasize. “While washing, carefully rub the sponge!”
