The orange fruit is very popular, it is one of the
healthiest foods for the body, providing nutrients.
The combination of these transform nutrients in food that
should be integrated into meals, because it have low calories, about 60, is a
fruit you can eat even if you are dieting.
Calories:
100 grams of orange pulp contains 40 calories.
Vitamins:
Orange is one of the most nutrient-rich fruits, is rich in
minerals and fiber and its high content of vitamins beneficially acts on the
body. By having vitamin P, enhanced by vitamin C, increases vascular
resistance and permeability of the capillaries, since it is excellent for
preventing various cardiovascular diseases.
Vitamins B1 and B2 collaborate to balance the nervous
system and vitamin C promotes cell life changes, stimulating most body
functions.
Properties:
The orange is a fruit that has more therapeutic qualities,
orange covers the daily requirement of vitamin C that has the body, but
excessive consumption can cause kidney problems.
The orange nutrients and health benefits:
Vitamin C: strengthens the immune system fight the
flu, colds and infections, vitamin C, flavonoids and phytonutrients of the
fruit reduces the risk of heart disease.
Vitamin B6: it encourages the production of
hemoglobin, blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells and
prevent cancer of the lung.
Fiber: provides improves the digestive system,
combats constipation, maintains blood glucose levels under control and lower
cholesterol. Vitamin A, antioxidant, provides anti-aging properties that fight
cell damage and helps maintain healthy skin.
Folic Acid: improving the state of the skin and
protects the health of the brain. Folic acid is essential during pregnancy to
prevent birth defects in babies.
Calcium: strengthens bones and teeth.
Magnesium: Maintains blood pressure under control.
Potassium: Maintains electrolyte balance in cells and
strengthens the cardiovascular system health.
Oranges contain iron, protein, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur
and copper, essential for good health.