Scientists named the most beneficial fruit

Researchers from William Paterson University decided to look at it from a new angle. It turned out that the palm of primacy among healthy fruits belongs not to the apple, but to a citrus with a sour taste.

Greens ahead of fruits: an unexpected leader

During the scientific analysis of 41 varieties of fruits and vegetables, the content of vitamins, fibers, and nutrients was evaluated. The top ten consisted exclusively of green vegetables: beans, spinach, Brussels sprouts. Fruits occupied more modest positions, starting from 28th place. However, the lemon managed to stand out and take a leading position.

Why lemon specifically?

The secret is in the concentration of beneficial substances: vitamin C, flavonoids, and antioxidants are contained in lemon in large quantities. According to researchers, lemon acid helps strengthen immunity. To avoid excessive acidity, it is recommended to add lemon juice to salads, soups, or water. Now a morning glass of water with lemon is not just a fashionable trend, but a scientifically based healthy ritual.

And what about the apple?

The fruit, praised for centuries, turned out to be not as beneficial as previously thought, yielding even to pumpkin and carrots. Nevertheless, scientists urge not to give up apples, noting that protein bars with lemon have not yet become a reality.

Recommendation for the day:

Add a slice of lemon to tea, sprinkle it on fish, or freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays. Diversify your diet, and perhaps visits to the doctor will become less frequent. As nutritionists say, "a sour face from lemon is a guarantee of health," writes the source.