Óptimo para a pele, o cabelo e a saúde em geral — Os benefícios dos cítricos

By: Agi Kaja2 min read
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Sente falta de sol neste inverno? Quando está nublado, escuro e frio, pode adicionar um pouco de calor à sua dieta comendo frutas cítricas! Estão agora na época e, portanto, mais acessíveis.

Estas frutas coloridas e perfumadas não são apenas deliciosas, doces, sumarentas e refrescantes, mas estão também repletas de poderosos benefícios para a saúde.

Os cítricos são uma excelente fonte de vitamina C, flavonoides e fibra. Desempenham um papel importante na prevenção de condições como a diabetes, o cancro e as doenças neurológicas. Reforçam a imunidade e protegem contra algumas doenças sazonais. Podem ajudar a reduzir a inflação, melhorar a função gastrointestinal e a saúde em geral.

De onde vêm os cítricos?

Pensa-se que os cítricos são originários do Sueste Asiático. Conhecidos desde a Antiguidade como cidrão, era uma fruta popular entre os povos locais que os utilizavam em diferentes cerimónias e festividades religiosas. O nome cítrico tem origem romana. Ao longo dos séculos, outras espécies híbridas de cítricos evoluíram a partir do cidrão. Hoje podemos desfrutar de diferentes tipos de laranjas, limões, limas, toranjas, tangerinas, mandarinas e outros. Preferem climas mais quentes, pelo que na Europa crescem principalmente na Itália, Grécia, Espanha e Portugal.

Para que serve a casca dos cítricos?

A casca das deliciosas frutas é rica em óleos e muito perfumada, sendo utilizada como aromatizante em bolos, sobremesas, café e chá. A casca dos cítricos pode ser usada em pratos doces e salgados. As mais populares são a casca de laranja e a casca de limão.

Muitas frutas cítricas podem ser consumidas cruas ou espremidas. O interior polposo contém nutrientes incríveis e fitoquimicos que conferem a estas frutas as suas qualidades medicinais.

Vitamina C

Os cítricos estão repletos de vitamina C. A vitamina C desempenha um papel vital no apoio ao sistema imunitário. Esta vitamina é necessária para manter a pele, os ossos e os vasos sanguíneos saudáveis. Actua também como antioxidante que pode ajudar a proteger as células contra os radicais livres e a combater a inflação.

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Agi Kaja
Agi Kaja
Curating a blend of nourishing recipes, practical nutrition hacks, and intentional living tips. Agi focuses on the "why" behind the products we sell — helping customers build a life that feels as good as it looks. With deep roots in nutrition and a passion for food and health, she spends her days debunking myths, cooking whole foods and highlighting the best ways to fuel a healthy life, ensuring our community stays informed, inspired, and well-fed.

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