Oranges
Oranges supply 80 fat-free calories packed with energizing carbohydrates
that fuel energy levels.
One orange supplies a healthy dose of Vitamin C, which plays an
important role in cancer prevention, healthy blood circulation and wound
healing.
Oranges are a good source of the crucial B-vitamin folate, which is
essential in preventing birth defects and fighting heart disease.
Oranges provide more than seven percent of the Daily Value for
potassium, which is needed for proper fluid balance.
Oranges contain an array of phytochemicals, which help fight age-related
diseases.
Ranked No. 1 on nutrition among five popular fruits (apples, bananas,
grapes and pears), oranges are among the healthiest items in the produce
section that provide valuable health benefits.
Oranges are one of Mother Nature*s best super foods, packed with an
unbelievable array of disease-fighting nutrients, all tucked neatly
beneath the peel.
Oranges, as well as other fruits, contain a water-soluble fiber called
pectin. Studies show that pectin helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.
This may explain why individuals who eat several servings daily of
fruits, such as oranges, and vegetables have a lower risk for heart
disease.
Studies show that pectin suppresses hunger levels up to four hours after
eating.
Oranges provide antioxidants, which help protect the skin from
free-radical damage known to cause signs of aging.
Oranges are loaded with disease "phyt-ing" phytochemicals. These
substances, such as flavonoids, which are found in oranges, act as
antioxidants and may protect against heart disease. According to a
Finnish study, women with the greatest intake of flavonoids had half the
risk of dying from heart disease compared to women in the study with the
lowest intake.
Why Citrus?
Consuming the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that
enhance one*s total wellness through natural foods assures an optimal
balance of nutrients, rather than running the risk of excess through the
use of supplements. 1
Increased levels of stress suppress the body*s immune function, and
during these times many people tend to cuddle up with comfort food. For
this reason, it is especially important to feed stress-related cravings
with healthy foods that help build the immune system.
The good news: a healthy lifestyle - including diet - works well as
preventative care for both men and women. And the AHA urges prevention
through choosing a diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits, like
oranges, that contain heart-healthy nutrients such as Vitamin C, folate,
pectin, potassium and phytochemicals.
Studies show that eating 8 - 10 servings of fruits and vegetables lowers
blood pressure readings comparable to that seen with the use of
high-blood pressure medication.1
Studies show that people who eat fruit such as lemons, tangerines,
oranges and other whole foods, tend to eat less at subsequent meals,
compared to people who eat "lighter, more calorie-dense foods" such as
chips, snack crackers, desserts or candy. 1
Following a balanced diet that includes fruit, along with regular
exercise will help bring weight down without jeopardizing your health.
Nyyssönen, Kristiina, Parviainen, Markku T., Salonen, Riita,
Tumilehto, Jaakko, Salonen, Jukka T.: Vitamin C deficiency and risk of
myocardial infarction: prospective population study of men from Eastern
Finland. Journal of American Dietetic Association, March 1997.
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