If mangoes rule summers, I must say orange is the king of winters. From taste to health benefits, oranges are rated as one of the most important fruits. It’s not only about the vitamin C that we can consume from oranges. Instead, there are many benefits of oranges.
Orange belongs to a large group of fruits known as citrus fruits. It is also known as sweet orange. It has been cultivated for thousands of years in different parts of the world.
Oranges are rich in Vitamin C, thiamine, fibre, folate, and antioxidants. And all of these nutrients make oranges beneficial for your health.
You can consume oranges in multiple ways. You can enjoy eating the whole fruit to get the maximum amount of benefit from it. You can squeeze out its juice. You can make jam or marmalade of oranges. You can add them to your fruit salad and so many other ways to eat this fruit.
You can also use its juice and peel topically for your Skin.
Benefits Of Orange:
Here are some of the many benefits of orange;
1. Benefits of orange For Skin:
Antioxidants like vitamin C are present in orange that are beneficial for your skin. These antioxidants slow down the ageing process and reduce wrinkles on your skin. Dried orange peel powder is used to exfoliate your skin and lessen the acne marks. It is also helpful in brightening your skin tone.
2. Benefits Of Orange Peel:
The healthy nutrients are not only present in orange pulp and juice but also present in its peel. According to the research, orange peel has many flavonoids that help prevent the growth of cancerous cells and tumors. On the other hand, flavonoids also promote apoptosis- the natural death of non-functional cells to inhibit cancer.
Orange zest can be consumed in your diet to prevent different types of cancer.
Similarly, orange peel is also helpful in preventing Alzheimer’s disease as it has a natural compound, hesperidin, that prevents neurodegenerative diseases.
You can grate orange rind on your salads, veggies, oatmeal, etc., to get its maximum benefits.
You can also use orange peel powder on your skin. It will exfoliate your skin and give it an extra brightness.
3. Benefits Of Orange Juice:
Orange juice is a rich source of vitamin C. One cup of orange juice provides you with the maximum amount of your daily need of vitamin C. It is suitable for your skin, gums, digestive system, and immunity.
Orange juice also contains folate that is essential for fetal development. It also promotes iron absorption; that’s why orange juice is recommended with iron supplements during pregnancy.
As orange juice contains a large number of citric acids, it is suitable for your cold and flu.
The vitamin C present in orange juice boosts your immunity; that’s why drinking a glass of orange juice nowadays is very helpful in improving your immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Benefits Of Orange For Weight Loss:
If you are trying to lose some extra pounds with a low-calorie diet, you can include orange juice in your diet to see better results. Orange juice increases insulin and lipid sensitivity and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in burning belly fat. You can consume a small cup of orange juice daily to lose weight.
The fibre in orange provides you with a feeling of fullness that helps in controlling your appetite.
5. Orange Benefits For Your Gut:
Orange has a high amount of fibre that helps in promoting your gut health. It maintains your digestive health, regulates blood sugar levels, provides a feeling of fullness, etc.
Healthy Ways To Consume Oranges:
The best way to consume oranges is to eat the whole fruit. It provides your fibre with the nutrients present in the fruit pulp and juice. But if you want to get the maximum amount of vitamin C from the orange juice, you can drink its freshly squeezed juice.
You can add orange chunks in your salads, chilled whole-grain dishes, wraps, etc. You can also eat it as a snack by mixing it with healthy nuts.
FAQs Related To Benefits Of Orange:
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What are the benefits of orange?
Orange is good for your immunity, skin, digestive system, iron absorption, and a healthy fruit option during pregnancy.
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How much orange juice should I consume daily?
Half a cup of orange juice is enough to provide you with the daily requirement of vitamin C.
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What are the benefits of orange peel?
Orange peel has special flavonoids that are anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous. dried orange peel powder is also a good exfoliating agent for your skin.
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How is orange beneficial for your skin?
Orange has vitamin C that is anti-ageing and reduces wrinkles. The orange peel is good for exfoliation and helps in brightening your skin tone.
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