There are fruits that improve your mood almost immediately. When you see an orange, you automatically think about how sweet and incredibly refreshing it is. However, we can also safely say that it is true orange ball of vitamins. Each bite of an orange will provide your body with valuable nutrients, including vitamin C, which has a great immune-boosting effect. And this is just the beginning of the benefits of eating this fruit.
Juicy, sweet and sour, strengthening and giving strength. That’s what an orange is like.
Why is it worth eating oranges? There are many reasons – the ingredients contained in this fruit support the body on many levels.
Oranges are, above all, an excellent source of vitamin C, which is a strong antioxidant. According to the portal interia.zdrowie.pl, “vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, reduces inflammation, strengthens immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells, supports skin health, and increases iron absorption.” They are also important flavonoidsnatural compounds with anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial properties. They also strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. It is worth drinking oranges regularly to support the proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels. They are also a source of fiber, which helps reduce the level of “bad” LDL cholesterol.
If you want to support your digestive system, also reach for an orange. The fruit pulp contains soluble fiber, which, when in contact with water, forms a gel that facilitates the movement of food through the intestines. Thanks to this, eating oranges can prevent constipation and regulate the rhythm of bowel movements. It is also worth mentioning that the organic acids present in oranges, primarily citric acid, stimulate the secretion of gastric juices and activate digestive enzymes. Additionally, they also help maintain proper pH in the intestines, thanks to which beneficial bacterial microflora develops.
Particularly noteworthy is the exceptionally aromatic orange peel. When peeling the fruit, essential oils are released, which prevent low mood and also have a relaxing effect.
One orange has only 60-70 kcaland, thanks to the presence of fiber, it fills you up for a longer time. 1-2 medium-sized oranges a day is the optimal dose for a healthy person.
You wonder how to use oranges in your diet? There are quite a lot of options.
First of all, oranges are considered dessert fruits due to their refreshing, sweet taste. This is not surprising at all, because this fruit is a perfect combination of sweetness and a hint of refreshment. This sour-sweet taste is a perfect balance to slightly heavier ingredients used in desserts, such as cream or chocolate. Mousses, jellies, creams, various types of cakes, especially cold cheesecakes – oranges will work great in these delicacies. Christmas desserts are also difficult to imagine without at least orange peel.
Oranges also go well with various types of vegetables as a salad ingredient – it’s such a refreshing dot on the “i”, thanks to which the entire salad takes on a unique character. Feel free to add orange slices to oatmeal or natural yogurt – it will add flavor and extraordinary nutritional properties.
We should also not forget that oranges also work well with poultry or fish. Their juice will give a distinctive flavor to marinades.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl,zdrowie.interia.pl, dietetyki.org.pl
