POWER IN AN ORANGE

 

Fruits are great sources of nutrients provided by God. Today, we will be exploring one of the sweetest fruits in Nigeria and learning about how well it can be of value to you.

Orange is a fruit in a class of fruits called Citrus. There are quite a number of great things about orange.

So here is ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORANGES.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

One orange provides a range of vitamins and minerals; a staggering 130 percent of your vitamin C needs for the day.

Get the best of an orange by picking at the peak of ripeness, keeping away from the sun and stored at room temperature.

Always wash with running cold water before you take.

One orange provides:

130% of your vitamin c needs for the day,

2% of vitamin A needs,

6% percent of calcium

0% of iron

COMPONENTS OF AN ORANGE

One medium orange (approximately. 154 grams) contains 80 calories, 0 grams of fat, 250 milligrams of potassium, 19 grams of carbohydrate (14 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber) and 1 gram of protein.

RISKS

In 2015, a study showed that people who consume high amounts of whole grapefruit or orange juice were over a third more likely to develop melanoma, compare to those who consumed low amounts.

It is not advisable to take orange on an empty stomach, as it has a high “detoxification” content.

HEALTH BENEFITS

The nutrients in oranges offer a range of health benefits:

STROKE:

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), eating higher amount of a compound found in citrus like orange may lower ischemic stroke risk for women.

BLOOD PRESSURE

Research has shown that orange reduces the risks of blood pressure.

CANCER

Orange, been an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C, oranges can also help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer.

HEART

It is said that the fiber, potassium, vitamin C and choline content in oranges all support heart health.

SKIN

Vitamin C in orange helps in the formation of collagen. Also, the antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (orange) helps fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture.

IMMMUNE SYSTEM

Orange boosts the immune system

PREGNANCY

The folic acid in oranges promotes brain development and keeps the vital organs of the baby healthy. Drinking a cup of orange juice, a day gives 40 mcg of folic acid, which is equivalent to 10% of the recommended daily need of a pregnant woman.

AIDS WEIGHT LOSS

Oranges are fat and calorie free and contains a large amount of dietary fiber called protein.

THE HAIR

Oranges prevent hair loss and treats dandruff as well.

Do you know that you can prepare an oranged conditioner?

Follow these steps:

Mix equal amounts of orange juice and water

Add one honey spoon of honey.

Apply it on your shampooed hair and allow it to stay for 5 to 10 minutes.

Then wash off

THE DELICACY IN ORANGE

• It can be eaten raw and fresh
• The liquid can be extracted to make juice
• It can be sliced in a bowl with other food as fruit salad
• The fruit can be used in preparation for desserts
• Dried orange blossoms and leaves can be used in herbal tea.

 

DIY

Orange peach smoothie

Before you resort to that bottle of sugar named “Coke” why not try this smoothie:

Combine ½ cup orange juice with ½ cup of plain water and ½ cup of yoghurt, I peeled peach and blend in a blender.

Refrigerate and serve chilled.
Watch out for Fruity treaty 2019.