INTRODUCTION:
Oranges are delicious and healthy. They are a superfood and have many health benefits even orange peels have many health benefits in them. They are found as a staple food in a lot of kitchens. My love for oranges is up to infinity yes who doesn’t love oranges? They are round in shape and grow on trees. Like other citrus fruits, oranges are also sweet and sour in taste. They are mainly originated in China In 1987.
TYPES OF ORANGES
- Cara Cara
- Blood oranges
- Navel
- Mandarin
NUTRIENTS FOUND IN ORANGES
- Vitamin C
- Fat
- Carbohydrates
- Fiber
- Folate
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Protein
- Magnesium
- Zinc
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING ORANGES?
1. High in antioxidants:
Antioxidants in oranges especially Vitamin C protect the skin from harmful free radicals of the sun and thus help in getting flawless, younger-looking skin. It helps in collagen production.
2. Helps in Iron absorption:
Citrus fruits like oranges are necessary for the normal functioning of our body as they help in iron absorption. Citrus fruits are always recommended by doctors for anemic patients. Anemia is a condition where the body lacks sufficient iron. Thus oranges are eaten with iron-rich foods for proper absorption of Iron.
3. Helps in weight loss:
The fiber content in oranges helps in weight loss .oranges help in keeping you feel full, and control your appetite and thus you eat less which ultimately helps you in losing weight.
4. Healthy Immune system:
The immune system is a large network of white blood cells, Tissues, Proteins(antibodies), and organs that together help you to fight against various diseases and infections. Vitamin C and other key nutrients present in oranges help in boosting your immune system and thus protect you from various diseases.
5. May protect against various chronic diseases:
Oranges can protect you against various chronic diseases such as Blood pressure, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes, etc. prevents you from blood pressure as it contains no sodium which helps in maintaining your blood pressure. It protects you from cancer as it is an excellent source of vitamin C. It keeps your heart healthy and functioning normally as it is a good source of potassium and fiber which can promote heart health. Several studies show that a medium orange weighing 131 grams(g) contains fiber which helps you in preventing diabetes as fiber helps you in weight control which is essential for reducing the risk of diabetes as obesity can cause type 2 diabetes. Thus oranges protect you against various chronic diseases.
6. Orange Ensures good eye health:
Orange and other citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, A, E, and plant flavonoids that help keep cataracts away, Prevent macular degeneration keeps the eye hydrated, and thus ensure good eye health.
7. Oranges are rich in water content:
The human body is composed of 60% to 70% of water and it is essential for every bodily process. Eating enough oranges daily as per RDA helps you in maintaining your physical and mental energy, Improve circulation, Optimize organ function, Flush out toxins or waste and boost metabolism
MAIN BENEFITS OF ORANGE PEELS
Orange peels are used since ancient times for maintaining overall digestive health.
OTHER BENEFITS OF ORANGE PEEL
- Whitens teeth
- Fights acne
- Delays wrinkles
- Air freshener
- Remove water stains
- Bath powder
- Herbal tea
- Eliminate shoe odor
- Remove soap scum.
CONCLUSION
Oranges are best for you but you should eat them in enough quantities as consuming oranges in large quantities can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
