Oranges?? A real medicine that will cure!

We are in the perfect season to enjoy citrus fruits, especially oranges that, to surprise, They are also excellent weight Allied fact contain 80-90% water, which are then added fructose, a good percentage of minerals and vitamins: C, B e P. There are also many organic acids (including ac. citric) but a very important thing to underline is that oranges are an excellent source of antioxidants and as well as being able to counteract cellular aging caused by free radicals, they help make the immune system stronger and the metabolism more active. And’ the fruit that characterizes winter: in fact its maturation takes place from November to spring and fruits can be harvested even up to June - July. The richness of vitamin C of which oranges are particularly affected, It helps strengthen the immune system and therefore helps prevent colds and colds. But that's not all: oranges also "boast" a high content of bioflavonoids, substances that together with vitamin C, it is also very important especially for the reconstitution of the collagen of the connective tissue. This is why they promote the strengthening of bones and teeth, but also of cartilages, tendons and ligaments. Also at the connective level of the blood vessel walls, Vit. C and Bioflavonoids help prevent capillary fragility and improve venous flow in general, therefore for those suffering from cellulite, by improving blood circulation, the formation of blood "stagnation" can be avoided, main cause of the onset of the blemish. Furthermore, the "red" quality of oranges is very rich in powerful antioxidant anthocyanins able to counteract inflammatory states. Vitamin C contained in orange also has anti-anemic properties as it promotes the absorption of iron, useful for the formation of red blood cells. It's still: the orange is particularly rich in terpenes which, taken regularly in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, they have proved to be very effective in the prevention of colon and rectal cancers. Among the terpenes, limonene must be mentioned, contained in the peel of oranges, lemons and gods grapefruits that, thanks to its ability to counteract the effects of estrogen, helps protect against breast cancer. Even the white part under the peel (mesocarpo), contains a fair amount of soluble dietary fiber, which acts as a real balancer in regulating the absorption of sugars, of fats and proteins. However, not by chance, I always recommend in the diet, to take dietary fiber to prevent diabetes and arteriosclerosis and improve intestinal function,in addition to the regularization of lipid absorption
Vitamin B (complex) instead it promotes digestion, improves liver functions, promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system.

They only have 40 kcal about for 100 g

Oranges are the most popular of all citrus fruits and are divided into two large groups:

– the pigmentate, with the tarocco varieties, moro and dogwood: ideal to squeeze.

– the blondes, with naveline varieties, oval, valencia: great to eat.

Better to use the whole fruit

So you take advantage of the vitamins to the last drop
Drink a juice every day, it is an authentic elixir of well-being that simultaneously purifies the kidneys, liver, intestine and skin!
As well as eating them plain or in fruit salad, oranges are excellent for combining with vegetables in the preparation of draining salads , for example every day for a month as a starter for lunch 1 salad with orange and you will notice and water retention will improve for sure.
When eating an orange it is better not to completely eliminate the white film found under the peel. The fiber contained in this part of the fruit regulates the absorption of sugars, of fats and proteins, and promotes intestinal transit by reducing putrefactive phenomena. Blood oranges help digestion and are the most interesting for those who want to lose weight, thanks above all to the antioxidant action of cyanidin 3, an antioxidant that abounds in this fruit (50 mg per 100 grams approximately). Blood oranges contain calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, selenium and various vitamins including, in addition to the aforementioned C, the A, la B1 and la B2. Blood oranges are an excellent source of citric acid which, once in the body, lowers the pH, that is, acidity, thus improving digestive processes, it reduces blood sugar and helps keep the metabolism active because, as already explained in other specific articles, counteracting metabolic acidosis serves to prevent the accumulation of free radicals and counteract inflammatory processes.