15 SECRETS OF ORANGES YOU MUST KNOW: 1. Anti-Cancer: Oranges have a potent mixture of super antioxidants like #VitaminA (carotenoids) and C and citrus limonoids that inhibit and prevent free radicals from destroying body cells fending off cancers of the stomach, #mouth, laryngeal, colon, #skin, lung, #breast, and liver. 2. Aids metabolism: Orange contains compounds that stimulate your metabolic processes, #helpsburnfat, and stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels of the body. 3. Immunity Booster: Studies show that the abundance of #polyphenols in citrus fruits, including oranges, protects against viral infections and common flu like symptoms. 4. Healthy Blood Sugar Levels: The wholesome fiber in Oranges prevents the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream, avoiding #bloodsugar spikes that cause major issues for #diabetics. 5. For Heart Health: Potassium in oranges, an electrolyte mineral responsible for #healthyheartfunctions, deficiency of which contributes to multiple cardiovascular complications including fatal #arrhythmia, an abnormal heart rhythm condition. 6. For Clear Vision: The rich array and quantity of carotenoid compounds in oranges get converted to vitamin A by body cells. Vitamin A is the vital component for eye health and prevents degeneration of #eyemuscles and conditions like age related macular degeneration. 7. Aids Digestive System: Oranges offer a fiber that balances your metabolism, soothes the digestive tract, aids smooth elimination of waste from the colon, and stimulates digestive juices to provide relief from constipation. 8. Stabilizes Blood Pressure: Plentiful Potassium, magnesium and the flavonoid hesperidin, present in oranges, helps regulate high blood pressure, hypertension, heart diseases and stroke. 9. Aids Bone Health: Potassium plays an important role in maintaining #bonedensity and preventing/delaying the onset of bone diseases such as osteoporosis and #athritis. 10. Anti-Inflammatory: Studies place the orange’s anti-inflammatory properties on a chemical called hesperidin, helping prevent heart disease, #cancer, #arthritis, and other fatal conditions. 11. Assists Kidney Function: Drinking orange juice regularly prevents #kidneydiseases and reduces the possibility of #kidneystones formation. 12. Anti Oxidant: Oranges contain high levels of antioxidant vitamin C known for its ability to boost the immune system, preventing oxidative stress on body cells and can help prevent heart disease and premature aging by neutralizing free radicals. 13. Maintains pH Balance: Although oranges are acidic before you digest them, they contain many alkaline minerals that help to balance out the pH levels post digestion. #pHlevels are vital to proper heart functioning. 14. Smart Carbs Source: Oranges are sweet but they are very low in the #glycemic index. In moderation oranges can provide you complete wholesome nutrients, without the load of calories or #carbs, which means no unnecessary sugar spikes or weight gain. 15. Skin Care: Oranges are full of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant preventing cells damage from free radicals, replenishing the #skincells and protecting it from signs of aging. #Healthy #Fitness #YogaNLife #WorkOut #HomeMedicine
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:04:51 +0000