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 help lower blood pressure.

Fibers present in oranges also help lower blood cholesterol levels.

3. diabetes

Proper weight is an important factor when it comes to preventing diabetes.

Fiber keeps you fuller for longer and so it prevents you from snacking without any reason. This helps in weight control.

Fiber also helps in preventing diabetes.

4. Skin

Vitamin C helps prevent skin diseases and helps maintain your skin health.

Oranges produce collagen in the body which help to prevent skin diseases.

5. Anaemia

Anaemia is a blood disease which occurs due to the low number of red blood cells in our body. It is also referred as blood cancer.

Consuming oranges may help prevent it.

So, In conclusion oranges are very nutritious fruits and have a lot of benefits.

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