營養小TIPS – 檸檬
檸檬本身營養價值甚高,當中包括維生素C、磷、鉀、鈣、β-胡蘿蔔素和纖維。研究發現維生素C能有效預防某些癌症及心血管疾病、提高自體免疫力以及改善皮膚質素。另外,檸檬表皮內的白色海綿組織更含有豐富的生物類黃酮,這種活性成份擁有著顯著的抗氧化能力,能維持血管彈性,減少高血壓以及其他心血管疾病的出現。除此之外,生物類黃酮亦能強化肝臟功能,對維持肝臟解毒功能非常重要。
Nutrition Tips – Lemon
Lemon itself is very nutritious, containing nutrients such as vitamin C, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, β-carotene and dietary fibre. Preliminary researches have shown that vitamin C can prevent some types of cancer and cardiovascular disease, improves immunity and maintains the elasticity of the skin. Furthermore, the white-colored membrane located just under the skin of the lemon is a good source of “bioflavonoids”, these phytochemicals have potent antioxidative effect, help maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, reducing the risk of hypertension and other associated cardiovascular diseases. Besides, bioflavonoids can stimulate the liver function, and are essential during detoxification processes.