THE LOVE OF ORANGE

Orange

Orange is a wonderful color to love not just for its vibrant hue.  The fruit orange is packed with powerful nutrients.  The fruit is rich in essential vitamins and minerals that offer numerous health benefits for the human body.  A lovable fruit making it an excellent addition to a balanced power punch diet to boost the immune system.  While oranges are an acidic food and may not be loveable for everyone, particularly those with acid reflux or sensitive stomachs. But the nutritional value makes the fruit beneficial to include into your diet.

Freshly squeezed oranges

    ORANGE = VITAMIN C

A natural form of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, supports immune system, collagen production in the skin, and speeds up wound healing.

 ORANGE = FIBER

A source of fiber, particularly pectin, aids in the digestion and help manage cholesterol levels.

ORANGE = POTASSIUM

A natural form of potassium, a mineral crucial for heart function, maintaining blood pressure, and muscle function.

ORANGE = FLAVONOIDS, PHYTONUTRIENTS

Plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antixiodant effects to prevent diseases, such as, cancer.

ORANGE = KIDNEY STONE PREVENTION

Oranges increase hydration and citric acid, which can help prevent kidney stones.

ORANGE = IRON ABSORPTION

Enhances the body's ability to absorb high rich iron plant-based foods.

Oranges are originally from China.  Centuries of history used in traditional Chinese medicine.  The dried sweet orange is used to treat coughs and colds.  Bitter oranges are used to treat diarrhea.  Also, helps detox the liver. The outer peel of an orange is pressed to produce the essential oil.

Sweet orange oil and dried orange peels

Orange oil can be used as a sedative, good for nervous tension and related insomnia either blended with lavender or a mix with lavender and sandwood oils.

Eating oranges or drinking fresh pulp orange juice every day can be a simple easy way in getting a daily intake of the natural vitamin C and other nutrients the fruit has to offer in sustaining a healthy functioning body system.