Most of the Vitamin C supplements you can buy are genetically modified as manufacturers tend to use genetically modified corn as one of the ingredients. Unfortunately a lot of the commercial vitamin C supplements do not contain natural vitamin C and are instead made from ascorbic acid which is a synthetic chemical derived from glucose. Ascorbic acid has been proven to destroy good bacteria in the gut and suppress the immune system.
Health Benefits of Orange Peels
- One medium orange contains over 60 flavonoids and 170 different phytonutrients.
- Orange peel improves digestion, it can also help to relieve gas, heartburn, vomiting and acid reflux.
- Orange peel helps with the respiratory system; it helps to eliminate coughs and can even improve asthma.
- Orange peels have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Essential oil, d-limonene, contained in orange peels has the ability to promote normal liver function.
How to Make Vitamin C with Just One Ingredient
Making Vitamin C at home is super easy and won’t cost you anything.
- Take organic orange peels and cut them into strips
- Allow the peels to dry at room temperature for a couple of days until crisp
- Once dried, grind the orange strips in any grinder (even a coffee grinder will do)
- Take one teaspoon daily ( you could also add it to your cereal, a juice or smoothie)
- Be sure to store in an airtight container.
One teaspoon of powdered orange peel a day will provide you with more Vitamin C than your body needs.