The importance of ORANGES to our health:~.. 1. PREVENTS CANCER: According to scientists, the regular consumption of lots of oranges can help fight against cancers such as lung cancer, mouth cancer, breast cancer and skin cancer. Oranges have a certain compound in them called D-limonene, which is also found in other citrus fruits. This D- limonene plays a very prominent role in the prevention of the types of cancers mentioned above. If you consistently eat a lot of oranges then you automatically reduce your risks of suffering from the cancers mentioned above. 2. LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE: Oranges have the compound hesperidin which studies have shown plays an important role when it combines with magnesium to lower high blood pressure in a person. So if you are a person who suffers from high blood pressure then it is high time you made orange your companion. 3. LOWERS BAD CHOLESTEROL IN HUMAN BODY: The same hesperidin compound in oranges that reduces high blood pressure level is the same property that helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels in the body. In doing this, the hesperidin compound works in conjunction with another very important compound in orange called pectin. According to health experts what pectin does, is it prevents the body from absorbing lots of fats that contribute to dangerous levels of cholesterol. 4. GIVES RELIEF TO ARTHRITIS PAIN & INFLAMMATION: Oranges have anti-inflammatory properties and that is why they can perform this task effectively. Experts say you can be free from inflammatory disorders if you daily take a glass of freshly- squeezed orange juice. 5.HEALTHY SPERM COUNT: According to studies, there is a compound in orange called folate. Folate is said to contain nutrients good for the health of a sperm. Folate besides keeping the sperm healthy also protects it from genetic damage. so Orange is good for Men. 6.HELPS IN BUILDING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF THE BODY: Oranges contain very high levels of Vitamin C, which are immune system strengtheners. 7. A RELIEF FOR CONSTIPATION: Do you have a problem with constipation? If you answered YES then you should develop the habit of eating lots of oranges every day. Oranges are known to help give relieve to people suffering from constipation. The reason orange does this is because of the high fiber in it, which helps make the digestive system function very well. 8. GOOD FOR YOUR TEETH AND BONE: Oranges are also good for your teeth and bone. They are rich in calcium. The high level of calcium in oranges helps to keep the bones and teeth strong. 9.HEALTHY AND SHINNY SKIN: Oranges help keep our skins healthy and beautiful. Why do oranges do this? Because they are very rich in antioxidants which are known to protect the skin from free radicals that cause damage to the skin. Eat more oranges if you want to have a beautiful and healthy skin. 10. IMMENSE SUPPORT TO OUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Experts say that the folate and herperidin found in oranges work in conjunction with the fibers to keep the cardiovascular system healthy...this is the season and its readily available in grocery stores. Do urslf the favor of cultivating the habbit of consumming Oranges.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:19:15 +0000
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