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Chef Monica

LIFESTYLE within the Citrus World

Each time I cook I always keep a bundle of fresh citrus fruit for finishing my dishes. I love fruit in this category for a number of reasons. One, the colors are amazing, secondly, they yield some bright flavors and, additionally I just believe it brightens and completes each of my dishes.

The special touch from the squeeze of an acidic flavor from the right selection from the citron family can raise your The Citrus Family is one of my favorite fruit families.

eyebrows when taking the first bite of the dish to final morsel of goodness off your plate.

The nutritional benefits are essential during the COVID19 turn of events as our bodies will need an immune boosting swift kick in the mouth and some consistent meal therapy as we lovingly plan our menus. When you look at the scope of fruits available one thing remains constant; they are rich in Vitamin C. This plays a vital role in healing our wounds, it is a critical antioxidant that our human bodies require to shut down all those free radicals roaming inside us wreaking havoc and delivering us bad news at the doctor’s office. If you do not believe me. Take some time to read the research that is available online at the U.S. Department Health and Human Services, especially as it pertains to vitamin C and boosting your immune system. https:// ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminCHealthProfessional/

Now this may shed some light and provide some understanding as to why I am the Chef who has been touting #Eat2Livelonger for the last 10 years. My soul mission for #Eat2Livelonger has been:

1. 2. 3. Getting families back to the table, Eat more farm to fork and Creating a more sustainable healthy eating lifestyle.

Now that we are in this COVID19 lifestyle, bear in mind we are what we eat. Good things in means good things out. Healthline.com has given us the following 7 reason to eat more Citrus Fruits that I hope you will find resourceful https://www.healthline. com/nutrition/citrus-fruit-benefits

1. Rich in vitamins and plant compounds to keep your immune system strong, your skin smooth and elastic. 2.

3. Great source of fiber to improve your digestive system and assist with weight loss.

Citrus have few calories, higher water value and will fill you up faster

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6. They can lower the rate of getting kidney stones

Help to fight against cancer

There are particular compounds in citrus fruits that help to improve your cholesterol levels and improve your HDL (good) Cholesterol

Levels and reduce your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

7. Tests have shown that citrus juices may boost brain functions as well

Now, as I tell all of my “Food Fans” keep everything in moderation because too much of one thing is never a good a thing. Remember to always consult with your doctor before making any drastic changes to your health or diet. As much as I love an acidic flair on my flavor profile, my dental hygienist is not a fan because too much citrus or “acid” as I so lovingly call these beautiful flavors is a bit much too much on my palette and teeth. If you do not remember anything else – REMEMBER THIS: Get your family back to the table and create those wonderful dishes and lasting memories.

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