2. ORANGE…
Orange is a fruit of various citrus species in the family Rutaceae.
Oranges are a type of low-calorie, highly nutritious citrus fruit.
As part of a healthful and varied diet, oranges contribute to strong,
clear skin and can help lower a person’s risk of many conditions.
Oranges are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins and
minerals.
The most noteworthy of these is vitamin C, a water-soluble
antioxidant that prevents cell damage.
3. NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF ORANGE.
• Oranges contain a large number of essential vitamins, minerals, and
nutrients.
• They are very low in carbohydrates, fats, and calories.
• They are rich in potassium and also contain other minerals like phosphorus,
manganese, magnesium, selenium, and copper.
• Oranges also have choline and anti-oxidants like zeaxanthin and
carotenoids.
• They also contain vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, and folate.
4. BENEFITS…
The vitamin C in oranges helps your body in lots of ways:
Protects your cells from damage.
Helps your body make collagen, a protein that heals wounds and gives you
smoother skin.
Makes it easier to absorb iron to fight anemia.
Boosts your immune system, your body's defense against germs.
Slows the advance of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading
cause of vision loss.
Helps fight cancer-causing free radicals.
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6. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY.
• Some foods tell your immune system it's under attack. This
causes inflammation. When inflammation becomes a long-term
problem, it can trigger diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer,
and Alzheimer's.
Oranges have the opposite effect.
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8. ORANGE JUICE IS GOOD FOR HEART PATIENTS.
• Oranges are rich in fiber, potassium, Vitamin C, and choline – all of which support
heart health.
• If you want to reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases, you need to reduce the
intake of sodium and increase that of potassium.
• Oranges contain high potassium content, reduce the risks of strokes, preserve bone
mineral density, protect against loss of muscle mass and even prevent the formation
of kidney stones.
9. ORANGE IS GOOD FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.
• Consumption of oranges helps to prevent inflammation and thereby helps
treat arthritis.
• Oranges have anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis.
10. ORANGE IMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATION AND
ALSO ELIMINATES BAD BREATH.
• Consumption of oranges helps to
improve blood circulation and also
helps its flow through the lymphatic
system.
• Improvement in blood circulation helps
to deal with stress, nervousness,
and insomnia.
• Orange juice helps to reduce bad
breath and thus takes care of your oral
hygiene.
11. ORANGE IS GOOD FOR YOUR KIDNEYS.
• You can incorporate orange juice into
your diet if you are suffering from
kidney-related ailments.
• Orange juice helps to prevent kidney
diseases and even reduces the risks
of kidney stones.