“Happiness is good health and a bad memory.” Ingrid Bergman With good health and happiness on my mind today, I am compelled to write this column. In the habit of scouring cyberspace for bene- ficial ideas and practical medical research, I recently stumbled upon something that is good to know. I have determined to apply this in my own life immediately. Perhaps you might consider doing the same. It should be emphasized however that before you take medical or nutritional advice from a coffee-drinking typewriter nerd, it might be best to consult your own personal physician. But, with that being said, consider the following… In May of 2020, a research study was published by the National Institute for Health. This study presented evidence showing that citrus peelings exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects. Flavonoid compounds found in citrus peels have anti-cancer potential, affecting cellular processes including cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, metastasis, and angiogenesis. This is big news! Apparently, if you can ingest the good stuff in citrus peels (from oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.) you can help your body prevent and fight cancer.
But don’t just take my word for it. I suggest that you examine these references and read the results for yourself. Go to the National Library of Medicine website at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/32391511/ (this is link for the study) Note – there are several other studies listed on this page relating to this same topic. Apparently, this citrus peel anti-cancer angle has been studied for some time. Who knew?
There are two terms in the study that I will mention here. They may help us better understand these results.
First is apoptosis – this is a type of cell death which the body uses to get rid of unneeded or abnormal cells, including cancer cells. Apoptosis is a good thing. I’ve written about it before in my column entitled The World’s Best Vegetable (written about the anti-cancer benefits of broccoli sprouts their high sulforaphane levels activate apoptosis in the body and fight cancer). Broccoli sprouts are easy to grow. I would encourage you to eat them every day.
The second term is angiogenesis – a normally helpful and important process that supplies oxygen-rich blood to your organs and tissues.
In people with cancer, however, angiogenesis can support tumor growth and spread by feeding tumors with oxygen and nutrients.
It appears that the amazing fla vonoid compounds found in citrus peels not only promote apoptosis in the body, but they also appear to inhibit angiogenesis in cancer cells.
So, how do you best get this good stuff from your citrus peels into your body? You can do this by grating or zesting your fruit (scraping the peel off and using and consuming however you wish). Or you can make a simple elixir or citrus peel tea. It's simple to make.
Here is the recipe: You will need 3 grapefruit or 3 oranges along with 3 lemons (if possible, use organic fruit). Wash fruit well and peel. Place peels in a sauce pot with 3 cups purified water. Cover pot with glass lid and bring to a low simmer. Continue to simmer for 3 hours. You can juice the remaining fruit and freeze it in ice cube trays, or use in fruit salad, etc. Once peels have simmered for 3 hours, remove from heat and let cool. Drain the peels through a strainer and pour into glass jar. You can store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Take 2 tablespoons of your peel water tea twice a day. You can add to water, tea, or juice, or take directly.
This citrus peel recipe is from Annette Reeder (The Biblical Nutritionist). You can find more information regarding this cancer fighting citrus tea at:
thebiblicalnutritionist.com/2-- fruit-that-help-you-fight-cancer/ She is a great resource for nutrition and health.
I would encourage you to make some citrus peel tea today and enjoy it with your family and friends. Stay healthy and clobber cancer!
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