WHY IT IS GOOD TO CONSUME ORANGES

Oranges are an important source of minerals and vitamins; they contain especially vitamin C: just consuming a couple of oranges a day is enough to meet the daily requirement of this vitamin, which not only strengthens the immune system, but also has an antioxidant effect and promotes the absorption of iron contained in plant foods.

Together with vitamin C, bioflavonoids contribute to the reconstruction of connective tissue collagen thus helping to strengthen bones and teeth, as well as ligaments, tendons and cartilage.They act on blood vessels thanks to hesperidin, promoting their elasticity and reducing hypertension and capillary fragility and improving venous flow by preventing blood stagnation that can cause the onset of cellulite.
They also contain vitamin A useful for eye and skin health, as well as protecting our bodies from infection.

USEFUL FOR HEART HEALTH

Useful for heart health, thanks to potassium, which benefits the cardiovascular system by controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Blood oranges in particular help preventangina and most cardiovascular diseases in general, as well as rheumatism, headaches, bronchitis, gingivitis and hypertension.

USEFUL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

Always an ally of the Mediterranean diet, oranges are also an important fruit for those who want to lose weight, because they contain very few calories (between 45 and 47 per 100 grams of product) and also increase the sense of satiety by helping to control hunger.

ALSO USEFUL IN CASES OF CONSTIPATION

It helps protect the mucous membrane of the colon as it decreases its exposure to toxic substances, preventing harmful stagnation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Oranges, however, have particular contraindications: their intake is not recommended if you have an allergy to the fruit, and limited use is advisable if you have gastritis or stomach acidity: the acids in the orange, in fact, could worsen the symptoms.