A storehouse of healing in winter, though! Everything you need to know about oranges

Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Ezgi Hazal Çelik “When we talk about strong immunity, the first thing that comes to mind is vitamin C. It is very important to take vitamin C, which is thought to effectively support the body against respiratory tract infections, flu and Covid-19, from natural sources, adequately and correctly. In winter, the health store orange almost meets our daily vitamin C needs when consumed in a medium size a day. In addition to the high vitamin C it contains, it prevents cell damage with potassium, folic acid and citrate, and protects the body against microorganisms by supporting the immune system.

10 IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF ORANGE

Nutrition and Diet Specialist Ezgi Hazal Çelik lists the 10 important benefits of orange as follows;

  • It supports the immune system and protects the body against microorganisms.
  • It reduces inflammation in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
  • It makes you feel more vigorous and energetic.
  • It is beneficial for heart health with its fiber and potassium content.
  • It lowers cholesterol.
  • It is good for eye health with its rich vitamin A content.
  • It accelerates wound healing.
  • Protects skin health by supporting collagen synthesis.
  • It prevents the formation of kidney stones.
  • It is rich in antioxidants that prevent cell damage and fight cancer-causing free radicals.

However, in order to get the most benefit from the orange, some rules must be observed. Nutrition and Diet Specialist Ezgi Hazal Çelik explained the rules and made important warnings and suggestions.

7 IMPORTANT RULES OF CONSUMING ORANGE!

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