Do You Know The Health Benefits of Citrus Pulp?

As you know we think juice is part of a healthy diet. But don’t forget the pulp part of your juice. "Citrus" refers to a large genus of flowering plants that are cultivated globally for their fruit. Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes and tangerines have all been featured in diets and medicinal practices of various cultures since far back in history. Citrus fruits are often juiced, either mechanically or by hand; the result is a fibrous and nutritious byproduct called pulp that has numerous health benefits.

Fiber

More than half of the fiber in oranges is soluble fiber. When soluble fiber reaches your intestinal tract, it absorbs water and forms a gel substance. This thick gel slows digestion, and as it passes, it provides specific benefits. Soluble fiber decreases the rate at which sugar absorbs. As a result, you'll experience more stable blood sugar levels, which is especially beneficial if you are a diabetic. Soluble fiber also binds with some of the excess low-density lipoprotein in your body. It helps this harmful cholesterol pass out of the body through stools, lowering your total cholesterol levels.

Insoluble fiber is the tough fibrous parts of the orange and seeds that are hard to chew. This type of fiber stays intact for the most part as it travels through your digestive tract. Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion by pushing out waste, like a broom. The benefit to you is having more regular bowel movements and fewer episodes of constipation. Regularity is important for reducing your risk of diverticular disease, a condition that causes food to get stuck in pouches that line your intestinal tract. As food gets trapped, inflammation occurs, leading to severe pain and discomfort.

You need 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you consume, resulting in 28 grams for an average 2,000-calorie diet. The typical American only gets a total of 10 to 15 grams per day, far below the recommendation.

Vitamins

Citrus pulp is rich in vitamin C, which is a potent antioxidant that may help support numerous bodily systems. A study published in the journal "Epidemiology" found that vitamin C had an inverse effect on mortality for cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Citrus pulp also contains beta-carotene, which is converted by the body into vitamin A, as well as small amounts of vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6 and E.

Minerals

Citrus pulp contains higher levels of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, which may improve brain function, heart health and bone strength. Potassium also helps contributes to kidney function. Citrus fruit additionally provides small amounts of copper, iron, manganese and zinc. Lemons uniquely offer sodium, chlorine and Sulphur. 

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