Did you know there was a time when sailors would lose their teeth, bruise spontaneously, and even die—just because they didn’t have access to fresh fruits?

It’s wild, but true.

In the 1700s, long sea voyages left British sailors vulnerable to a mysterious, painful condition known as scurvy. Their salvation? A daily dose of citrus.

A British naval surgeon named James Lind made a life-saving discovery. By adding lemons and limes to the sailors’ diet, the illness disappeared. It was such a breakthrough that British sailors became forever known as “Limeys.”

You can read the full article with an invitation to a webinar about it.
You don’t want to miss it.

Have a fantastic week,

Gaétane
www.gaetaneferland.com

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