REAL FACTS ABOUT THE FRUIT ORANGE

“Orange strengthens your emotional body,
encouraging a general feeling of joy,
well-being, and cheerfulness.”

Who doesn’t love a delicious and juicy
orange as a snack? They are popular with
athletes because they can be easily eaten
for a burst of energy. I enjoy eating one
or two oranges a day most of the year for
that same energy-boosting effect.

13 Health Benefits of Oranges:

1. Helps Prevent Cancer
Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven
to help fight a number of varieties of
cancer including that of the skin, lung,
breast, stomach and colon.

2. Help Prevent Kidney Diseases
Drinking orange juice regularly prevents
kidney diseases and reduces the risk of
kidney stones.
Note: drink juice in moderate amounts.
The high sugar content of fruit juices can
cause tooth decay and the high acid
content can wear away enamel if consumed in excess.

3. Reduces Liver Cancer
According to two studies in Japanned eating
mandarin oranges reduces liver
cancer. This may be due in part to vitamin
A compounds known as carotenoids.

4. Lowers Cholesterol
Since they’re full of soluble fiber, oranges
are helpful in lowering cholesterol.

5. Boosts Heart Health
Oranges are full of potassium , an
electrolyte mineral, responsible for
helping the heart function well. When
potassium levels get too low, you may
develop an abnormal heart rhythm, known
as an arrhythmia.

6. Lowers Risk of Disease
Oranges are full of vitamin C which
protects cells by neutralizing free
radicals. Free radicals cause chronic
diseases, like cancer and heart disease.

7. Fights Against Viral Infections
Studies show that the abundance of
polyphenols in oranges protects against
viral infections.

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

9. Helps Create Good Vision
Oranges are rich in carotenoid compounds
which are converted to vitamin A and help
prevent macular degeneration.

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

11. Protects 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.

12. Oranges Alkalize the Body
Although oranges are acidic before you
digest them, they contain many alkaline
minerals that help to balance out the body
after they are digested. In this respect,
they are similar to lemons which are one
of the most alkaline foods available.

13. Provides Smart Carbs
Oranges like all fruits have simple sugars
in them, but the 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.