6 HEALTH BENEFITS OF ORANGES YOU SHOULD KNOW.

Orange is widely eaten by many across the globe because of its refreshing juice and the sweet taste. Health wise, we all know that orange is one of the major source of vitamin-C, but in this post, i will try to enlighten you on the other health benefits of oranges which you probably not aware of till now.

1. PREVENTS SKIN DAMAGE

Orange help to prevent skin damages which may result from exposure to pollution or harsh weather conditions. It helps to straighen wrinkles on the face making your face look younger. Orange also helps to prevent the development of skin rashes and other skin diseases like acne. Orange has the ability to do all this because it contains a very high level of antioxidants like Beta-carotene.

2. PREVENTS CANCER FORMATION

Studies have shown that regular consumption of oranges helps to prevent cancer formation the body system. This include a whole range of cancer types from breast cancer, colon, lung cancer, stomach to skin cancer. This is because orange contains phytochemicals such as citrus limonoids and D-limonene which protects the body against cancer development.

3. SAFEGUARD AGAINST CONSTIPATION

Consumption of oranges safeguards you against constipation, and it also helps relieve constipation in case you have it already. Constipation is a condition whereby the intestine is filled up with strong faeces which makes defecation difficult. Orange can do this because it contains a lot of dietry fibre which smoothen the stomach and intenstine.

4. GOOD FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

Orange is good for pregnant women because it contains a high amount of folate which is always recommended for pregnant women. Doctors recommend folate because it's vital in the formation of the fetal in the sense that it helps to prevent some complications during birth that might affect the baby's spine and brain after delivery.

5. CONTROLS BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

Orange is also recommended for diabetes patients because of the natural sugar (Fructose) contained within which is a healthy alternative for the manufactured sugar. Orange is also recommended for diabetes patients because of the presence of three major nutrients contained in oranges which helps regulate blood pressure. They include Flavonoid, Magnesium and Fiber.

6. A WEALTH OF NUTRIENTS

Oranges contains a whole lots of smaller nutrients and componuds which includes Vitamin-C, Folate, Potassium, Thiamin, anthocyanins, Hesperidin, Lycopene, manganese, selenium, Vitamin-B6, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, choline and a whole lot more. Orange is like a store house of nutrients and compounds. I really urge you to consume more oranges.

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I have always been aware that fruits are very beneficial to the body but sometimes it is important we know exactly what a particular fruit actually does so that when the benefits manifest, we'd know why and be encouraged to consume more of those fruits if we like the manifestations.

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