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Reading Beauty Labels: Citric Acid

We can figure this one out from the name, right? Citric, as in “comes from citrus fruit”? Acid, as in “has a pH level less than 7.0“? Citric acid is naturally found in citrus fruits. Lemons and limes are among the fruits with the highest concentrations of citric acid — and this is what gives lemons and limes their sour taste. Oranges and tangerines are sweeter, and have less citric acid than their sour cousins. Citric acid is also found in some berries, like raspberries and blackberries. If you’re a label reader like I am, you’ve probably seen citric acid … Continue reading →

Why Does My Body Need Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is good for us. But do you know why? Vitamin C is essential in the body’s production of collagen. Collagen is a part of the connective tissue through our bodies — it helps connect skin, bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments, organ tissue, and cartilage. Collagen makes up the separating layer between cells. But vitamin C does so much more than that! Vitamin C helps protect fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin E. Vitamin C also helps protect essential fatty acids from oxidation. This vitamin is also useful in treating iron-deficiency anemia. Vitamin C is perhaps most famous for … Continue reading →

How to Fight the Belly Bulge

It’s Christmas time and while we are all especially fond of the image of the jolly Santa Claus with his bowl full of jelly image – it’s not one that we may want for ourselves. Luckily, there seems to be new research out there that indicates you may just need to eat a few more oranges in order to bring your belly back under control. People who carry a lot of extra weight around their midsection are usually at a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes and obesity. These different conditions can actually sap your body’s vitamin C resources. Vitamin … Continue reading →