Nutritional Value of Orange:-
Per 100g of edible fruit, oranges offer the following nutrition:
47kcal
11.7g Carbs
2.4g Fiber (10% RDI)
.1g Fat
.9g Protein (2% RDI)
225IU Vitamin A (4% RDI)
53.2mg Vitamin C (89% RDI)
.2mg Vitamin E (1% RDI)
.1mg Thiamin (6% RDI)
Riboflavin 2% RDI
.1mg Vitamin B6 (3% RDI)
30mcg Folate (8% RDI)
.3mg Pantothenic Acid (3% RDI)
40mg Calcium (4% RDI)
10mg Magnesium (2% RDI)
181mg Potassium (5% RDI)
Health Benefits of Orange:-
Oranges are one of the highest Vitamin-C containing fruits. Back in the maritime days of exploration, citrus was crucial to preventing scurvy—vials of lemon juice were issued to Dutch sailors to keep the oft-fatal disease at bay.
According to the book, “Health Benefits Derived from Sweet Oranges,” oranges contain potent bioflavonoids critical for maintaining blood capillary health, which in turn staves off varicose veins and thrombosis. Such bioflavonoids also help the body treat hemorrhoids, bleeding kidneys, and bleeding gums. Additionally, Vitamin C helps maintain collagen health, which keeps skin youthful and healthy.
A 2012 article posted in the “Times of India” espouse benefits of orange including DNA protection thanks to its antioxidant contents. Vitamin C also keeps the immune system strong, warding off winter colds and hastening recovery time. A compound in the peel of the orange proved to lower cholesterol more effectively than some prescription drugs.
–According to a study published in Food Control, orange peel contains potent antimicrobial properties.
–A study published in Food Chemistry found that orange peel exhibits strong cellular protection from oxidative stress.
–Results in a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology indicate that orange rind extract was an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis when tested in rats.
–Another study published in Spectrochimica Acta found orange peel extract as a strong antibacterial agent.
–As published in a 2012 Biomedica article, orange oil and basil oil both proved to be “good” to “excellent” acne treatments when applied topically, with the group noticing a 43 to 75 percent clearance of lesions.