Oranges are the fruit of the winter season. It is juicy, pulpy and immensely tasty. Currently, in the green markets or the vegetable and fruit flea market, the oranges are getting sold at the cheapest price of Rs 20 to 30 per kg. Grab them in abundance as they have a number of wondrous reasons to eat them daily. Check out the top health benefits of the fruit:
Vitamin C
It is the essential nutrient used in boosting the immunity of the body. Do you know? a single orange can meet more than 100% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C. This nutrient keeps you free from diseases and infections.
Healthy Hair and glowing skin
Orange has high Vitamin C content which is required for producing collagen which keeps the tissues in your hair together, hence prevents hair loss. With the ageing process our skin starts loosening. Oranges with their extravagant antioxidants and Vitamin C slows down the process and rejuvenate the skin.
Good for the eyes and helps in brain development
Oranges are packed with nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium which are great for your eyes. Along with that, folate and folic acid present in oranges promote brain development. A pregnant woman should eat oranges to save her baby from having neurological disorders.
Prevent cancer and heart disease
People get heart attacks because their arteries which carry blood get blocked. It usually happens due to unhealthy lifestyles and consumption of junk food. Oranges contain flavonoids like hesperidin this reduces cholesterol and prevents your arteries from getting blocked.
For your surprise, oranges also prevent cancers with the compound called D – limonene present in oranges. It prevents various types of cancer like lung cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer, etc.
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