ORANGE a  DAY

  

Oranges


          Sweet and juicy, orange is one of the most popular fruits in  the world.  Here are the top health benefits of the Orange.

Oranges Alkalize the Body
Oranges are acidic before you digest them but they contain many alkaline minerals that help to balance out the body,  they are one of the most alkaline foods available.

Great for your eyes
Oranges are rich in nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium which are great for your eyes. So, eat an orange every day!You may also read tomatoes- natural remedy for good vision.

 Heart Health

Oranges are full of potassium, an electrolyte mineral is responsible for helping the heart function well. Oranges have flavonoids hesperidin which prevents your arteries from getting blocked. 

The antioxidants and Vitamin C help promote the body’s immunity.

Stomach ulcers
Oranges are a very good source of fiber which helps keep your stomach and intestines healthy. 



Orange Fruit Diet


Oranges are high in fiber and have a high glycaemic index which makes it a good food option for diabetics to tingle their taste buds.

Vitamin C
Orange has high Vitamin C content which is required for producing collagen which, in turn, is responsible for keeping the tissues in your hair together.

Juicy

SO  Juicy!
Who doesn’t love a delicious and juicy orange as a snack? 

Oranges have a wealth of nutrients including vitamin C and A precursors, calcium, potassium, and pectin. For a complete list of its nutrients and calories go to  calories in an orange.


Kidney 
Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones.

 Viral Infections
Studies show that polyphenols in oranges protects against viral infections. Oranges are full of vitamin C which protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals cause chronic diseases.

Constipation
Oranges are full of dietary fiber which stimulates digestive juices and relieves constipation.

 High Blood Pressure
The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate high blood pressure and the magnesium in oranges helps maintain blood pressure.

Skin
Oranges are full of beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant protecting the cells from being damage which also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging.

Orange has a glycemic index of 40.  Anything under 55 is considered low. This means as long as you don’t eat a lot of oranges at one time, they won’t spike your blood sugar and cause problems with insulin or weight gain.

Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer According to studies in Japan eating oranges reduces liver cancer. This may be due in part to vitamin A compounds known as carotenoids.

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