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Benefits of Eating Oranges High in Vitamin C

Oranges provide many health benefits. They are high in vitamin C which supports immune health and prevents skin damage from free radicals. Oranges also help control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Additionally, the fiber in oranges helps regulate blood sugar levels and protects against cancer and constipation.

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Benefits of Eating Oranges High in Vitamin C

Oranges provide many health benefits. They are high in vitamin C which supports immune health and prevents skin damage from free radicals. Oranges also help control blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Additionally, the fiber in oranges helps regulate blood sugar levels and protects against cancer and constipation.

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10 Health Benefits of Eating Oranges

 Benefits of eating oranges.


 High in Vitamin C. Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. ...
 Healthy immune system. ...
 Prevents skin damage. ...
 Keeps blood pressure under check. ...
 Lowers cholesterol. ...
 Controls blood sugar level. ...
 Lowers the risk of cancer.

Orange is known to have several health benefits and is among the most popular fruits around the
world.
Oranges can be had 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.

Benefits of eating oranges

High in Vitamin C
Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. One orange offers 116.2 per cent 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.
Healthy immune system
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.

Prevents skin damage


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 at 50!

Keeps blood pressure under check


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

Lowers cholesterol
According to a study by US and Canadian researchers, a class of compounds found in citrus fruit peels
called Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs) have the potential to lower cholesterol more effectively
than some prescription drugs without side effects.

Controls blood sugar level


Fibre in oranges help by keeping blood sugar levels under control thereby making oranges a healthy
snack for people with diabetes. Moreover, oranges have simple sugars. The natural fruit sugar in
oranges, fructose, can help keep blood sugar levels from rising too high after eating. Its glycemic
index is 40 and normally whatever foods fall under 50 are considered to be low in sugar. However,
that does not mean you go about eating too many oranges in one go. Eating too much can spike
insulin and may even lead to weight gain.

Lowers the risk of cancer


Oranges contain D- limonene, a compound that is touted to prevent cancers like lung cancer, skin
cancer and even breast cancer. Vitamin C and antioxidants present in oranges are both important to
build body’s immunity – they help in fighting cancer. The fibrous nature of the fruit also makes it
cancer protective. According to a study, up to 15 per cent of cancer cases happen because of
mutations in the DNA, which can be prevented with Vitamin C.

Alkalizes the body


While the basic nature of oranges is acidic before you actually digest them, they have a lot of alkaline
minerals that play a role in the process of digestion. This property of oranges is similar to that of
lemons, which are without doubt among the most alkaline foods.

Good eye health


Oranges are a rich source of carotenoid. The Vitamin A present in them play an important role in
keeping the mucus membranes in the eyes healthy. Vitamin A is also responsible to prevent age-
related mascular degeneration, which in extreme cases can lead to blindness. It also helps eyes to
absorb the light.

Safeguards against constipation


Oranges have both soluble and insoluble fibre. This helps in keeping your intestines and stomach
function smooth, preventing irritable bowel syndrome. Additionally, the fibre helps treat
constipation to a greater extent.

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