When winter falls Citrus calls!

Winters need Citrus!!

We all love winters don’t we? The icy-cold breeze, sliding under the covers of our blankets and numerous cups of tea.

How alluring it may seem, winters can be very challenging. It demands extra care of ourselves and our body.

Read below to know how:

• Winter causes skin to dry and weakens skin, hair and nails.
• As the weather gets cold there are fewer daylight hours available hence leading to a deficiency of ‘Vitamin D’. Studies show that lower level of Vitamin D are linked to weak bones and increased weight.

• Viral Contagion
• Muscle/Joint stiffness

Melatonin and Serotonin are hormones that play an important role in controlling energy levels and the sleep-wake cycle. Exposure to sunlight causes these hormones to fluctuate. Melatonin is the hormone that helps you sleep and serotonin is connected with happiness. But in colder months the body releases more melatonin and less serotonin.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): It is a kind of depression that tends to occur (and recur) as the hours of daylight grow shorter during the fall and winter months, but it may occur during the summer for some individuals. It is a fairly common occurrence among people living farther from equator. Stressing much? Here’s how can you take perfect care of yourself during the winter seasons.

CITRUS FRUITS are the saviour:

• Citrus fruits have long been valued as part of a nutritious and tasty diet.
• The flavours provided by citrus are among the most preferred in the world and it is increasingly evident that citrus not only tastes good but is also good for the body.
• It is well established that citrus and citrus products are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre that are essential for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being.

Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit are among the most popular and easily available citrus fruits.

Their health benefits include:

• Reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases
• Superb vision
• Detox your body and skin
• No anaemia
• Improved metabolism and cognitive functions

Here’s what you can do: Make a lemonade!

Yes! That’s right! As a refreshing drink, lemonade helps you to stay calm and cool. Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. The citric acid in lemons helps maximize enzyme function, which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification.

So, winters are about to get over! Do make the most of it!