Benefits of orange. Nutritional value of oranges.
Oranges are my favorite fruits. Maybe even yours! So, in this blog we are going to talk about the benefits of oranges. But first let's talk about the nutritional value of oranges. Nutrition of oranges One medium sized orange contains: Carbohydrates: 15-16 grams Fat: 0 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sodium: 0 grams Sugar: 12 grams (natural) Protein: 1 gram Vitamin A: 14 Micrograms Vitamin C: 20 Milligrams Calcium: 6% of your daily needed amount Potassium: 237 milligrams Total calories: 60 calories Benefits of oranges 1.Cancer As oranges contain Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, it helps prevent the formation of radicals which cause cancer. Although consuming oranges too much makes a higher chance of skin cancer. So you should not consume it too much. 2. Heart health As heart diseases get more and more common, oranges can help prevent them. Oranges have some substances such as flavonoids and hesperidin which act as heart strengtheners. Oranges have a blood thinning effect and ...