Daily Inspirations for Healthy Living

Oranges have many health benefits. They are rich in Vitamins C and A, flavonoids, antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber etc. Oranges are one of the most favourite fruits in the world. Not only does it taste delicious and soar, it contains several vitamins.The most rich and powerful vitamin protects our body from many harmful diseases and illnesses while having a number of cures.

Here are some of the health benefits for oranges.

Relieves Constipation

The dietary fiber in orange helps in stimulating digestive juices and relieves constipation.

Did you know that the dietary fibre ion Oranges helps your stomach stimulate digestive juices to relieve the stiffness of your faeces? It is recommended to take in 25-35 grams of fibre daily. Eating the flesh of an orange would be good for your dieting as it contains 3.1 grams of fibre.

Regulates High Blood Pressure

Hesperidin, a flavonoid in oranges helps to regulate high blood pressure. Magnesium in oranges helps to maintain the blood pressure.

Prevents Cancer

The high amount of vitamin C protects the cells from damages by free radicals. Liminoid, a compound in oranges helps to prevent cancers like oral, skin, lung, breast and colon.

Protects Against Heart Diseases

The high amount of vitamin C and flavonoids protects against heart diseases.

Fights Against Viral  Infection

Studies show that the abundance of polyphenols protects against viral infections.

Purifies Blood

The iron and Vitamin B6 in oranges help in the production of hemoglobin and increase the oxygen carrying capacity. They also purify the blood.

Protects Against Skin Diseases

Beta-carotene, the powerful antioxidant protects the cells from being damage. It also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging.

Keeps Bones and Teeth Strong

The calcium in oranges helps to keep your bones and teeth strong.

Prevents Kidney Diseases

The regular intake of orange juice prevents kidney diseases. It also reduces the risk of forming calcium oxalate stones in the kidney. But take the juice in moderate amounts. Otherwise it can cause the decay of bones and teeth.

Helpful in Many Diseases

Oranges are effective in both preventing and treating certain diseases like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, rheumatism etc.

Use the orange peel for other health benefits!

You may have not known but oranges can be helpful for you and your home. Other benefits include:

• Orange peels are useful for exfoliating facial scrubs

• Orange peel oil baths is healthy for the skin

• Orange zest can flavour your cooking recipes

• Orange peels can be used to keep cats, ants and slugs away from your garden

• Orange peels can kindle your house fire

• Orange peels is a deodorizer

• Rubbing fresh orange peel can repel mosquitoes