The Many Health Benefits Of Oranges

Oranges can be eaten not only as a snack but also as a major recipe ingredient in various dishes. 

Nowadays orange juice is an integral part of a healthy breakfast thus promoting a healthy start to the day. They're mainly available in two categories — sweet and bitter, with the former being the type most commonly consumed. Generally an orange should have smoothly textured skin and be firm and heavy for its size. These will have higher juice content than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight.

Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. One orange supplies over 115 percent of the daily value for vitamin C. Good intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer as it helps to get of free radicals that cause damage to our DNA.

Vitamin C, which is also vital for the proper function of a healthy immune system, is good for preventing colds and preventing recurrent ear infections.

Anti-oxidants in oranges help protect skin from free radical damage known to cause signs of aging. An orange a day can help you look young even over 50!

Oranges, being rich in Vitamins B6, help support the production of hemoglobin and also help keep blood pressure under check due to the presence of magnesium.

Fiber in oranges help by keeping blood sugar levels under control thereby making oranges a healthy snack for people with diabetes. The natural fruit sugar in oranges, fructose, can help keep blood sugar levels from rising too high after eating.

Consuming foods rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, an orange-red carotenoid found in highest amounts in oranges, corn and pumpkin may significantly lower one's risk of developing lung cancer.

Oranges offer some advantages by boosting your intake of healthful carbohydrates. Each cup of orange sections offers 21.4 grams of total carbohydrates, with 16.9 grams coming from natural sugar. These carbs fuel your muscles, and also provide energy your body needs to maintain your metabolism, control your body temperature and support brain function. A cup of orange sections also provides 4.4 grams of fiber, a type of carbohydrate not converted into energy.

Oranges like most citrus fruits, produce more juice when warmer — juice them when they are at room temperature. Rolling the orange under the palm of your hand on a flat surface will also help to extract more juice. Vitamin C gets destroyed fast when exposed to air, so eat an orange quickly once cut up.

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