You are what you eat, as the saying goes, but the truth is a little more complicated, as a growing body of research reveals. A medical research study showed that what you eat together can also [...]

What effect does vitamin C have on the body’s ability to heal from injuries? It’s a topic that has been the subject of much discussion in recent years.

A new research paper looked into a very specific use of an essential oil: whether orange essential oil can make a positive difference when workers are taking a break at work. Does it help them to [...]

A 2021 study by Chinese researchers added to the weight of evidence that lemon peel, rich in many bioactive compounds, can inhibit oxidative stress at the level of the cell. That’s where it’s [...]

Lemonade is, for many of us, synonymous with hot summer days and keeping cool. But, as a delicious and nutritious beverage that can be easily made at home, it deserves wider acceptance.

Lemon, orange, and five other natural essential oils were part of a test of the relationship between aromas and memory. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, used the essential [...]

Citrus fruits are among the best, and the most accessible, sources of vitamin C. While many of its properties are known, science still has a great deal to discover when it comes to using it in [...]

Lemons and their nutritional and nutraceutical properties are the subject of many research studies, and their benefits are becoming well known. But, the whole field of research into scents and [...]

A recent publication by Chinese researchers takes an overview of recent data on citrus fruit, and hesperidin in particular. The paper, titled Impact of citrus fruit and hesperidin intake on [...]

Researchers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan looked into natural alternatives to the commercially prepared tooth whiteners available to consumers. Lemon juice was one of several options [...]

Orange essential oil has many uses, and what's more, it's easy to make. All you need is time – at least a week, and more for a more potent concentration. Here's how to make it, and how you can use it.

A 2013 study is often cited when the discussion turns to the cancer-fighting properties of citrus fruits, and their flavonoids, in particular. The study by researchers at the Jeju National [...]

Many physicians and other medical sources recommend drinking lemonade as a way to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones. It is often assumed that they prevent the formation of kidney stones via [...]

Chinese researchers recently published a paper reviewing the use of citrus flavonoids to treat cancer and protect the neurological system. The paper, published in the academic journal [...]

IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease, is a painful condition that affects many adults as well as children. It affects up to 6.8 million patients all over the world by recent estimates, and the US [...]

When it comes to citrus and the goodness of bioflavonoids, recent research says that the more bitter, the better. It’s the bitter tasting flavonoids that impart most of the health benefits, such [...]

Researchers in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Australia teamed up to examine the effects of vitamin C in relation to blood vessel health. The results of the original investigation, titled Is [...]

As an everyday beverage, orange juice has come under fire in recent years, purportedly due to its sugar content. However, a new study that compares 100% orange juice with orange flavored [...]

Rehydration when you work out is essential, but many commercially prepared sports drinks contain a lot of sugar—about 21 grams in a popular 12-ounce sports drink. Making your own ensures [...]

A newly published study by Korean researchers looked at the possibility of helping to treat depressive disorders with a dose of orange juice – and its rich range of flavonoids. Their paper was [...]

A new research paper in published in the International Journal of Food Properties (Volume 26, 2023 —Issue 1) analyzes original research into citrus essential oils. The team of researchers from [...]

A study led by researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Eastern Regional Research Center and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia added to the [...]

For most of us non-scientists, pectin is something we might think of when we’re making jam. 🙂 Chinese researchers looked at the naturally occurring substance for a very specific kind of medical [...]

Orange peel or zest – the orange colored part, and not the white pith – is loaded with nutrients, good for you bioflavonoids and antioxidants. But, we usually throw it away. Here’s a look at why [...]

There is no doubt that citrus fruits contain a variety of polyphenols – anti-oxidant rich compounds found in many plants. There is also a lot of evidence that links the consumption of citrus [...]