HEALTH BENEFITS OF CITRUS FRUITS Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit are not only colorful, fragrant, refreshing and juicy but also pack powerful health benefits. They are rich in nutrients including vitamin C, flavonoids and fiber. They can reduce inflammation, improve gastrointestinal function, and help prevent diabetes, cancer and neurological disease. Most citrus fruits are ready to pick in winter, but the exact month depends on the type of citrus. In Mediterranean climates such as California, oranges are picked from December through May. Mandarin harvest is from January to April. Limes and lemons ripen all year. “Valencia”...