Orange juice, as you can probably guess, is
the juice squeezed from the popular and
delicious citrus fruit, oranges. It is widely
considered one of the healthiest beverages
because of its wide range of health
benefits, which include its ability to boost
immune systemfunction, reduce signs of
aging, protect against cancer, boost cellular
repair and metabolism, detoxify the body,
improve circulation, improves blood
pressure, reduces inflammation, and lowers
cholesterol levels.



Oranges have been a staple of eating
healthy for thousands of years, and the
fruit probably originated somewhere in
Southeast Asia. Historical records of
oranges date back as far as China, more
than 4,500 years ago. It is one of the most
popular citrus fruits, and its scientific name
is Citrus sinensis. There are a number of
different orange varieties, but this is the
sweet orange, the most popular and
commonly eaten variety. This provides
some of the most delicious types of orange
juice, although there are some people who
prefer the juice from blood oranges,
mandarin oranges, or even bitter oranges.
The orange juice can be just as beneficial
as eating the fruit whole, provided it is
100% natural, and is not loaded with
preservatives, additives, and sugar. The
closest thing to eating an orange would be
drinking a glass of unpasteurized, freshly
squeezed orange juice.


The skinand pulp in
oranges do have considerable health
benefits, but you can get most of the most
unusual nutrients and beneficial
components out of orange juice in this way.
Avoid frozen orange juice, canned orange
juice, or concentrate, because with all of
the processing, you lose a considerable
amount of the natural goodness, and
producers often turn to adding chemicals to
the juice to replenish some of the lost
nutritive value. Go natural and make sure
you are getting all of the benefits of this
miraculous and delicious fruit juice!


Health Benefits of Orange Juice


Immune System: Oranges and orange juice have
long been known as a powerhouseof healing properties,
and one of the richest sources of vitamin-C that you
can add to a diet. A single service of orange juice has
more than 200% of the vitamin C requirement of the
body. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, functions
as a primary antioxidant in the body, and it destroys or
neutralizes free radicals before they can do damage to
the body’s systems. Our bodies need vitamin C to
stimulate other aspects of our immune system as well.
Furthermore, ascorbic acid is one of the fundamental
components of collagen, which is necessary to repair
cells and for the growth of new tissues in the body.



Cancer Prevention :As mentioned, vitamin C works
as an antioxidant, and one of the most important
functions of antioxidants is to prevent cancer.
Antioxidants keep the DNA of healthy cells from
mutating into cancerous cells, so antioxidants like vitamin
Care the first line of defense for cancer and other
serious diseases. Along with vitamin C, orange juice also
contains the antioxidant hesperidin, which has been
connected to reducing tumor growth and even
stimulating apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in
cancerous cells. Although research is ongoing, it has
positively been linked to colon cancerprevention, but it is
likely that hesperidinis effective in terms of many types
of cancer.



Detoxifying Properties :Along with vitamin C,
orange juice is also very high in vitamin A, which acts as
a moderate antioxidant. Beyond that, it detoxifies the
body by increasing the function of the kidneys. Vitamin A
has long been connected to eye health, and adding
enough vitamin A to your diet can also boost your ability
to see at night, as well as macular degeneration. A
single cup serving of orange juice has nearly 50% of
the daily required intake of that precious vitamin.



Blood Circulation and Creation :There is
another very powerful aspect of oranges and orange
juice, its folate content. Folate is a member of the B
complex, technically it is vitamin B9. This important
vitamin is essential in the creation of DNA and the
growth of new cells. Folate also keeps cells safe from
mutation, which is one of the ways that free radicals
damage the body. Furthermore, folate plays a role in
building new red blood cells, as well as stimulating the
flow of blood to the extremities. This means that the
organ systems are well-oxygenated and are working at
full capacity. This supports the overall metabolism of the
body and the functioning of all the systems, making
them more efficient.


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ehizzybaba:
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jeenah:


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Ekugbeh:
aunty, is just a simple question.
where did u copy it from?

Nigerians can be so funny.. What gave you the impression I copied it?, you can't just saw such thing confidently like u saw me copying. At least, someone wrote this and it was sent to me. I read and I knew this would help educate nairalanders that orange juice is good

jeenah:


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