Saturday, January 10, 2015

Oranges: Winter fruit

 In winters, mostly people suffer from various health problems, i.e., cough-cold, sore throat, dry skin, flu and other viral infections. At this time orange can make your life healthy. Orange is a winter fruit, which is easily available in the market.

It has various health benefits

* Orange is an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. It plays an important role in strengthening of immune system of body and protects from recurring cold and cough and any other common infections.

* Orange is a rich source of dietary fibre, pectin. It helps in relieving constipation. fibre bind with fats and sugars and maintain blood lipid and blood sugar levels. It helps to prevent atherosclerosis.

*  Potassium is a mineral present in extra cellular fluid in human body. It is responsible for healthy heart and oranges are full of potassium.

* Carotene compounds are present in oranges which then converted into vitamin A. Consumption of orange is helpful in prevention of macular degeneration and maintains good vision. It also prevent ageing of skin.

* Hesperetin, Naringin and Naringenin are the flavonoids found in oranges. they protect human body from various diseases, i.e., cancer.

* Helps in brain development.

* It prevents hair loss.

* Provide protection against rheumatoid arthritis.

* It helps in preventing various digestive problems.