ORANGE: HEALING PROPERTIES, BENEFITS of its consumption and NUTRITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

ORANGE: HEALING PROPERTIES, BENEFITS of its consumption and NUTRITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Orange is well known for its high content of Vitamin C, but, in addition to vitamin C, it has many more beneficial properties for our body.

 Orange is very beneficial for cardiovascular diseases, heart disease, inflammation, and cancer prevention.

 Orange is a powerful antioxidant for the large amount of Vitamin C it contains, which favors healing, and strengthens the body's immune system. It also contains calcium, magnesium, beta carotene, folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, copper, zinc, malic, oxalic, tartaric and citric acids.

ORANGES AND VITAMIN C

The orange contributes to the organism great amount of Vitamin C. If we consume an orange daily, we cover the daily needs of Vitamin C of our organism.

Orange contains several types of vitamins, such as beta carotene, provitamin A, which gives the orange color to the fruit, Vitamin B1, B2 and B9 (folic acid).

 THE ORANGE AND ITS NUTRITIONAL CONTRIBUTION

Oranges are not only rich in Vitamin C, they also have a large intake of carbohydrates. This happens because they contain fructose, a sugar easily absorbed by the body, which improves glucose tolerance. That is why it is beneficial for diabetics.

It is also rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium (very important mineral for the nervous system of the body).

 The orange also contains a large amount of fiber, which is found in the fruit in the form of pectin, a fiber found in the white bark of the orange. Fiber improves intestinal transit, prevents constipation and cleanses the intestinal tract. Fiber has a satiating effect so it is beneficial for people who diet, and prevents the absorption of fat and cholesterol.

 It contains citric acid that is depurative, analgesic, facilitates the digestion of food, relieves stomach pain, removes waste from the body and stimulates the functions of the pancreas and liver. Other acids that the orange contains are: malic acid, oxalic acid and tartaric acid.


PROPERTIES OF THE ORANGE IN OUR ORGANIZATION

It increases the good cholesterol (HDL):  The orange contains hesperidin which is a very beneficial substance for the organism since it increases the good cholesterol (HDL) and lowers the bad cholesterol (LDL).

Prevents degenerative diseases: Vitamin C is a great antioxidant, which prevents the organism from numerous degenerative diseases such as deafness, cataracts, loss of vision, among others.

 Eliminate uric acid and fluidize the blood:  Vitamin C, minerals and other antioxidant components of the orange alkalize the blood. This causes them to eliminate uric acid from the blood and fluidize it.

They stop inflammation:  The large amount of hesperidin in the orange helps to stop inflammation of the body.

Avoid colds:  Eating oranges during the winter helps the body to protect itself from colds. People believe that taking Vitamin C, do not catch colds, but it is not, what the vitamin does is to protect the body and strengthen it.

Strengthens blood vessels:  Orange is rich in Vitamin P, an element that strengthens the blood vessels of the body.

Strengthens the nervous system:  Orange contains Group B Vitamin, which provides the body with an essential nutrient for the nervous system.

 It helps to rejuvenate the cells of the organism:  By containing so much Vitamin, the orange increases the cellular vitality of the organism, and sets in motion the majority of body functions. This process helps rejuvenate the body's cells.

 Relieves intestinal disorders:  Its high insoluble fiber content helps relieve intestinal disorders such as constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis.

 Reduces the risk of cancer:  Orange contains fiber, Vitamin C, limonene, and amino acids that decrease the risk of cancer. Its high content of hesperidin protects the capillaries of the body reducing the risk of cancer. The daily consumption of oranges prevents against colon and breast cancer.

 Reduces cholesterol and regulates blood sugar:  The soluble fiber of orange penetrates the intestinal walls of the body and helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar.

Combat bad circulation:  Orange protects the body from cardiovascular diseases. This happens because oranges make the body's blood more fluid. Therefore, they reduce blood pressure by avoiding thrombi in the blood.


It favors the formation of bones and teeth:  The contribution of calcium from oranges favor the formation of teeth and bones.


Help to lose weight:  Orange contains potassium, water, and very little sodium, which helps you lose weight.


Combat fluid retention:  Orange is very diuretic, which helps fight fluid retention in the body.


They are beneficial for pregnant women:  Oranges contain folic acid, a very important substance for pregnant women. Folic acid favors cell function, and protects the fetus from contracting spina bifida disease. Folic acid helps prevent anemia, and stop depression.


Protects from heart attack:  Eating oranges daily helps fight poor circulation, this makes the body is protected from heart attacks.


Relieves fever, disorders of the stomach and liver:  Its antispasmodic properties, help relieve fever, stomach upsets, and liver problems.

Comments