Description
Sweet Oranges
Sweet Oranges are a type of low calorie, highly nutritious citrus
fruit. As part of a healthful and varied diet, oranges contribute
to strong, clear skin and can help lower a persons risk of many
conditions.
Benefits
1. Cancer
As an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamin C, oranges may
help combat the formation of free radicals that cause cancer.
Although an adequate vitamin C intake is necessary and very
beneficial, the amount a person would need for the desired
therapeutic effect on cancer is more than they could realistically
consume.
2. Blood pressure
Oranges contain no sodium, which helps keep a person below their
daily limit. On the other hand, a cup of orange juice can boost
daily potassium intake by *4%.
Maintaining a low sodium intake is essential to lowering blood
pressure. However, increasing potassium intake may be just as
important for reducing a persons risk of high blood pressure, as it
can help support the relaxation and opening of blood vessels.
3. Heart health
Oranges are a good source of fiber and potassium, both of which can
support heart health.
One cup of orange juice can provide *4% of a persons daily
potassium requirement.
4. Diabetes
A medium orange weighing **1 grams (g) contributes 3.*4 g of fiber,
which is nearly *0% of an adults daily fiber requirement. Fiber can
improve some factors that contribute to diabetes development and
progression.
Weight control is also important for reducing the risk of diabetes,
as obesity and overweight can contribute to the development of type
2 diabetes. The body processes fiber more slowly than other
nutrients, so it can help a person feel fuller for longer and
reduce their urge to eat snacks throughout the day.
5.Skin
Consuming enough vitamin C can help a person maintain skin health
and appearance.
Vitamin C contributes to collagen production. Collagen supports the
skin, promotes wound healing, and improves skin strength.
Dietary vitamin C improved how people perceived their skin health
and how healthful it actually was, including appearance, wrinkling,
elasticity, and roughness.
