Things you never knew about ORANGES!!!

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Oranges are the most popular among all the citrus fruits. This tangy fruit definitely impresses with its delicious juicy taste and its high concentration of vitamin C as well as other nutrients. Oranges are widely popular and account for about 70% of the world’s citrus production. Their amazing taste not only makes them a popular snack but also a major ingredient in several dishes. Even the orange peel contains volatile oil glands in pits which have several health benefits. Orange juice is widely used as a preservative as well as to impart flavor to various dishes.

Orange Fruit Benefits for Health:

1. Takes Care Of Your Cardiovascular System.
2. Controls Blood Pressure.
3. Prevents Cancer.
4. Anti-Inflammatory Properties.
5. Eye Health.
6. Prevents Kidney Disease.
7. Beneficial For Diabetics.
8. Improves Immunity.
9. Prevents Stomach Ulcers.
10. Beneficial In Pregnancy.
11. Improves Sperm Quality.
12. Aids Weight Loss.
13. Collagen Formation.
14. Boosts Collagen Production.
15. Anti-ageing Benefits.
16. Aids digestion.
17. Sun Protection.
18. Treatment of Oily Skin.
19. Prevents Hair Loss.
20. Great Conditioner (for hair).
21. Treatment of Dandruff.
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Tips for oranges:

Keep a bowl on the kitchen table or counter stocked with fresh fruit from the season. Seeing the fruits readily available will likely cause you to choose them as a snack more often rather than raiding the cupboards for a less healthy snack.
Make a fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges and grapes.
Add some orange slices to your salad at lunch or dinner. Compliment the oranges with walnuts or pecans, a crumbled cheese and a light balsamic or citrus vinaigrette dressing.
Make your own juice! Nothing tastes better than freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning. When you make your own, you can be sure there are no added preservatives or sweeteners.
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Health risks orange Fruit:

Oranges are great for you, but you should enjoy them in moderation, Flores warned. "Eating too many oranges has some uncomfortable side effects," she said. "When eaten in excess, the greater fiber content can effect digestion, causing abdominal cramps and could also lead to diarrhea."

Though oranges are relatively low in calories, eating several of the fruits in a day can add up and may lead to weight gain. It is also possible to have too much vitamin C (more than 2,000 mg a day). An excess of this nutrient may lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bloating or cramps, headaches, insomnia, or kidney stones.
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Conclusion :

Note: it is advisable to eat orange or any fruit for that matter on an empty stomach, because it helps flush away accumulated acids which gathered overnight. Secondly, because their nutrient get absorbed completely when taken on an empty stomach. It is also advisable to drink a cup of water after taking any fruit.

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