{"id":715,"date":"2020-04-08T21:49:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T21:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=715"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"citrus-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Citrus Diet Help You Cleanse Away The Pounds?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Citrus_Diet_Uses_Benefits_And_Result\" >Citrus Diet: Uses, Benefits, And Result<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Citrus_Fruits_And_Their_Benefits\" >Citrus Fruits And Their Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#1_Calories\" >1. Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#2_Disease_Fighters\" >2. Disease Fighters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#3_Rich_In_Soluble_Fiber\" >3. Rich In Soluble Fiber<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Results_Of_A_Citrus_Diet\" >Results Of A Citrus Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#What_To_Eat_And_What_To_Avoid_On_A_Citrus_Diet\" >What To Eat And What To Avoid On A Citrus Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#What_To_Eat\" >What To Eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#What_Not_To_Eat\" >What Not To Eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#5-Day_Citrus_Diet_Meal_Plan\" >5-Day Citrus Diet Meal Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Day_1\" >Day 1:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Day_2\" >Day 2:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Day_3\" >Day 3:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Day_4\" >Day 4:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Day_5\" >Day 5:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#%E2%80%9CForbidden_Fruit%E2%80%9D_Or_Risks_Of_The_Citrus_Diet\" >\u201cForbidden Fruit\u201d Or Risks Of The Citrus Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#1_Allergies\" >1. Allergies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#2_Cavity\" >2. Cavity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#3_Stomach_Issues\" >3. Stomach Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citrus_Diet_Uses_Benefits_And_Result\"><\/span>Citrus Diet: Uses, Benefits, And Result<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citrus_Fruits_And_Their_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Citrus Fruits And Their Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making you healthier and helping you shed some pounds \u2013 citrus <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-10-pound-diet\/\">diet<\/a> does it both. You probably already know that citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and others) are rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin C<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17173758\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25831042\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), but there is much more to them than just that. Here are some citrus benefits that you may have not heard about:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Calories\"><\/span><b>1. Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All citrus fruits are relatively low in calories, which makes them a very good choice for calorie-restricted diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/280882\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/272782\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Disease_Fighters\"><\/span><b>2. Disease Fighters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably didn\u2019t know that the consumption of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemon-diet\/\">citrus fruits<\/a> reduces the chances of having type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3978819\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and kidney stones (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26150027\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and may help diminish<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the risks of contracting cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27827912\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Moreover, regular consumption of citruses may mitigate the risk of heart disease or stroke (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3899405\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Rich_In_Soluble_Fiber\"><\/span><b>3. Rich In Soluble Fiber<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study shows, that in comparison to other fruits and vegetables, citrus fruits have a better soluble to insoluble fiber ratio (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), allowing them to improve your digestive health and promote <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weight loss<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/\">7 Day Grapefruit Diet For Weight Loss: Benefits, Cons, And A Sample Meal Plan<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32232 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4562-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4562.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4562-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4562.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4562.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results_Of_A_Citrus_Diet\"><\/span><b>Results Of A Citrus Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet-lose-weight\/\">Citrus diet<\/a> is very effective when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/citrus-diet\/\">losing weight<\/a>. In a month of a citrus diet, for example, you can lose up to 20 pounds (9 kg). Of course, the final result depends on your initial weight and your body&#8217;s slimming tendencies. However, bear in mind, that it is not recommended to keep to the diet for an extended period of time, as it may cause some negative body reactions or even some health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_And_What_To_Avoid_On_A_Citrus_Diet\"><\/span><b>What To Eat And What To Avoid On A Citrus Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat\"><\/span><b>What To Eat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> First and foremost, citrus fruits, whether it be grapefruits, oranges, lemons, tangerines or limes, choose whatever you like the most, or combine all of them, it&#8217;s up to you. Drinking a cup of warm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemon-water-health-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemon water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the morning is also a good idea. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits each day, and during one meal you should eat the lemon peel. Eating lean fish and meat is a must. Besides, you can drink one unsweetened coffee a day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Not_To_Eat\"><\/span><b>What Not To Eat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during a citrus diet, alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. The same goes for sweets, snacks, white rice, white bread, and potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32129 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572-1024x576.png\" alt=\"citrus diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Day_Citrus_Diet_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b>5-Day Citrus Diet Meal Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><b>Day 1:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/too-much-fiber-in-diet\/\">orange<\/a>, two slices of lean ham (50g), coffee or tea (unsweetened);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one grapefruit: 250g of vegetable salad (you can use any vegetables except for potatoes and corn), with lemon juice and olive oil dressing. In 40 minutes after the meal \u2013 a cup of herbal tea;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150g of boiled (or baked) lean meat, 200g of green salad, with olive oil and lemon juice dressing. In 40 minutes after the meal, you can have a cup of tea with honey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><b>Day 2:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grapefruit, two boiled eggs, coffee or green tea (without sugar);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one orange, 125g of Greek yogurt;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200g of fish (boiled or grilled), 150g vegetable salad (white cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, pepper, etc.) with olive oil and lemon juice dressing, 20g of whole-grain bread.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off you energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31460 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310-1024x576.png\" alt=\"citrus diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4310.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span><b>Day 3:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one orange, two tablespoons of oatmeal or granola with one tablespoon of raisins, 2-3 chopped nuts (except for peanuts) and four tablespoons of low-fat yogurt or milk;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one orange, a bowl of vegetable soup, 40g whole grain bread;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200g of boiled (or grilled) chicken breast, two baked <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tomato-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tomatoes<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4\"><\/span><b>Day 4:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> citrus fruit salad, one boiled <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/egg-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">egg<\/a>, a cup of herbal tea;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one grapefruit, 250g of vegetable salad with olive oil and lemon juice dressing, a slice of whole-grain bread or toast;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 400g of boiled or stewed vegetables (zucchini, cabbage, beets, carrots, celery). Half an hour after dinner you can have a cup of herbal tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5\"><\/span><b>Day 5:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruit salad (apple, grapefruit, and orange), unsweetened tea with lemon;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 200g of vegetable salad, 100g of Greek yogurt;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 250g of fish fillet with stewed vegetables (except for potatoes), citrus fresh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30801 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219-1024x576.png\" alt=\"citrus diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4219.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CForbidden_Fruit%E2%80%9D_Or_Risks_Of_The_Citrus_Diet\"><\/span><b>\u201cForbidden Fruit\u201d Or Risks Of The Citrus Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its numerous benefits, the citrus diet has its risks and drawbacks, which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Allergies\"><\/span><b>1. Allergies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citruses are highly allergenic fruits, that&#8217;s why you should drop the diet the moment you notice any allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cavity\"><\/span><b>2. Cavity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to an abundance of acids, citruses, especially lemons, when consumed in large amounts, can cause cavities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/1884571\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stomach_Issues\"><\/span><b>3. Stomach Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer from gastritis or stomach ulcer, then citrus diet is a huge no-no for you. Eating any citruses with those conditions will exacerbate your stomach pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A citrus diet is a healthy and pleasant way to peel off excess weight while maintaining or even improving your health. Citrus fruits have proven their value by helping people fight diseases and providing them with a great amount of vitamin C. However, it is important to know when to stop, especially in the case with citrus diet. Do not attempt long-time dieting and do not risk your health if you have allergies, cavities and stomach issues. Take care of your body and stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Citrus_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17173758\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Vitamin C].<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 (2006, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25831042\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100%\u00a0citrus\u00a0juice: Nutritional contribution, dietary benefits, and association with anthropometric measures.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27827912\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemopreventive Agents and Inhibitors of Cancer Hallmarks: May\u00a0Citrus\u00a0Offer New Perspectives?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26150027\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary treatment of urinary risk factors for renal stone formation. A review of CLU Working Group.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3899405\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency of Citrus Fruit Intake Is Associated With the Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease: The Jichi Medical School Cohort Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3978819\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes: results from three prospective longitudinal cohort studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/1884571\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect of a high consumption of\u00a0citrus\u00a0fruit and a mixture of other fruits on dental caries in man.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1991, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/272782\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about oranges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/280882\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is grapefruit good for you?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Citrus Diet: Uses, Benefits, And Result Citrus Fruits And Their Benefits Making you healthier and helping you shed some pounds \u2013 citrus diet does it both. 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