Probably you have heard that the other name for oranges in “perfect food.” They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and phytochemicals.
Oranges contain great amounts of vitamin C, A, B-complex, folate, lutein, beta carotene, lutein, also minerals like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iron.
This tasty and healthy fruit prevents cancer, decreases high blood pressure, fights against viral infections, helps constipation, excellent for strengthening the bones and teeth, prevents the creation of kidney stones and AMD (age-related macular degeneration).
Oranges contain lime and alkaline salts that fight and prevent acidosis in your organism. Also, oranges are great for your digestive tract; they purify toxins from the colon by way of improved peristaltic action.
In order to have healthy eyes and lungs, you need glutathione, and you can find it in oranges. Also, if you have respiratory issues like bronchitis or asthma, even cardiovascular issues like COPD and hypertension, you need oranges. Oranges have a role of an antiseptic in your body. They clean and enhance the organs.
Furthermore, people who suffer from colds, flu, auto-immune disorders like shingles, IBS, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and Raynaud’s disease, should consume oranges because they have anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.
The delicious freshly squeezed juice of oranges is very healthy and immediately absorbs all of its restorative properties.
Anyway, you should drink the squeezed orange juice as soon as possible. In 30 min. the juice will lose a great amount of the vitamin C. To keep the fibers and pith and their phytochemicals and restorative properties, you should eat whole oranges.
Oranges are rich in pectin which helps in weight loss and lowering blood cholesterol. It is an excellent quick snack, it is tasty, portable, and it will fill you up with energy.
Source: Medical Medium
