Oranges are gems for human health! - 13 Benefits You Need To Know About Oranges - For Healthy Steemers #1

Oranges has long been evaluated for their antioxidants and nutritional properties.

It has been scientifically proven to bring many health benefits, thanks to their richness of vitamins and minerals. I made a list based on studies and researches.

• It is a re-mineralizing and rejuvenating body recommended to all people regardless of age.

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Orange and its properties

The fruit contains almost 90% water, vitamins A, B, C, minerals, potassium, magnesium and calcium.

• Contains 13% sugar.

• the orange pH level is 2.5 or 3 depending on maturity, size, or variety.

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Short History

Oranges has its origins in South East Asia, India, Greece, Turkey.

Oranges are called by the Chinese people as "Chinese apple", it were considered an elixir of youth.

• Currently, Brazil is the world's most important orange producer, followed by the US and Mexico.

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Attention, these natural medicine advices you gonna find along this post are informative, not a medical prescription. Consult your doctor before starting any treatment.

1. Strengthen the immune system.

Vitamin C is essential to the immune system, fortifying it and reducing the level of inflammation in the body.

• the abundance of orange polyphenols protects against viral infections.
• oranges are associated by experts with a low risk of death from cancer and cardiovascular problems.

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2.Helps respiratory system.

Eating foods rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid that is found in :

• oranges, corn, pumpkin, papaya, red pepper and peaches may decrease the risk of lung cancer.

A study reviewed the diet and lifestyle of 60,000 adults in Shanghai, China.

• When smokers (who ate the same type of food) were evaluated, they had a 37% lower risk of having lung cancer than smokers who did not eat the same type of food.

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3.Prevents liver diseases.

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4. Oranges are rich in fiber.

• fibers are good for diabetics because they control glycemia and fructose prevents blood sugar levels from growing.

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5.Improves vision

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6. Oranges prevent kidney stones

If you want to reduce the risk of kidney stones, drink orange juice.

• A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition informs that if you drink 1/2 - 1 liter of orange juice, grapefruit or apple daily significantly reduce the risk of kidney stones.

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7. Protects the heart

The World Health Organization wrote in a report that a diet with many citruses have the role of protecting the heart from cardiovascular disease due to the high content of:

• folate and Vitamin C
• potassium ( reduces hypertension, protectetion against heart attacks)
  

  A daily portion of fruit reduces the risk of heart attack by 4%.

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8. Helps brain function

• Japan's Tohoku University has made a major study and found that oranges could be a powerful weapon against dementia.

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9. Protection against rheumatoid arthritis

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10. Oxygenation and blood purification

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11. Cancer Prevention

• Oranges are rich in citric lemonoids, substances that fight against many cancers, including melanoma, breast and colon cancer.

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12. Positive effects in multiple diseases

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13. Oranges can make miracles for your skin:

Healthy skin - antioxidants fight against free radicals, helps restore the collagen in the body, which is responsible for the firmness of the skin and prevents its premature aging.

Acne- The high citric acid from oranges is effective to eliminate the acne.

Whiter skin - the orange peel is a natural whitening agent that can effectively remove pigmentation spots.

Healthy Tips

• Orange pulp has a calming effect on the skin if it is applied as a mask and mixed with a little sour cream.
• If you mix orange juice with a spoonful of honey you will get a moisturizing mask.
• This juice is also good for teeth and natural teeth whitening.

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