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Citrus Fruits
| Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes etc. are
one of the most concentrated sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C increases the
number of chemical messengers - specially interferon - which are vitally important in the process of fighting infection.
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- Antibiotics are
powerless against cold which is caused by a virus. A three day high
anti oxidant diet may help zap it out.
- D - limonene, in citrous
skin, can leach into the juice and may detoxify cancer promoters.
- Carotenoids may also
fight cancer which is present in the above foods.
- Another phytochemical -
flavonoids act as antioxidant and may inhibit blood clotting.
- These fruits are rich in
vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant) and fibre.
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