the healthiest fruit in the world and all its benefits

A study, carried out by William Paterson University, in New Jersey (USA), listed the healthiest foods in the world and seven fruits appear on the list. The first of these is Sicilian Lemon.

The fruit that appears first is famous for its culinary versatility and hides an arsenal of health benefitsaccompanied by an extremely low caloric content.

Why is Sicilian Lemon the healthiest fruit in the world?

The research, focused on analyzing the nutritional density of various foods, highlighted the Sicilian lemon as the first fruit on the listwith the top 10 on the list being occupied by green vegetables.

Sicilian lemon appeared as the first fruit on the list, appearing in 28th position, followed by strawberry and orange.

The ranking took into account the proportion of vitamins, fiber and other healthy components in relation to the number of calories.

What are the benefits of Sicilian lemon?

Strengthens immune system

Rich in vitamin C, essential for strengthening the immune system and fighting free radicals, lemon provides 90% of the recommended daily intake of this vitamin.

Increase iron absorption

Its ability to increase iron absorption combats anemia, a notable benefit especially for vegetarians and vegans.

Combat premature aging

In addition to vitamin C, lemon is loaded with a spectrum of essential B vitamins and minerals, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. These components act as allies in combating premature aging and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Preventing kidney stones

As if that weren’t enough, the fruit also prevents the development of kidney stones, thanks to the citric acid present in its composition.

In fact, some studies have shown that squeezed lemon and lemonade can be effective in preventing kidney stones.

After all, how can you include fruit in your daily diet?

Adding Sicilian lemon to your eating routine is simple and versatile, from dressing salads to preparing juices and drinks.

The fruit can replace Tahiti lemon in several recipes, offering a milder flavor and a sweet touch.

Finally, preserving Sicilian lemon is another valuable tip: store it in cool places and clean it before consumption. An interesting practice is to freeze the zest of the peel to use in future recipes, thus maximizing the use of this superfruit.