Oranges contain beneficial compounds hesperidin and naringenin.
I want to give a shoutout to one of my favorite fruits: oranges.
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This amazing fruit can be harvested in the winter, at a time when most other mainstream fruits are out of season (thank you, mother nature!).
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Oranges are an excellent source of fructose and low glycemic carbohydrates, as well as key vitamins and minerals. One small orange contains:
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🍊51.1 mg of Vitamin Ⓒ
🍊174 mg of Potassium
🍊28.8 mcg of Folate
🍊0.1 mg of Vitamin B1
🍊8.1 mg of Choline
Fibers like pectin (which can be beneficial for some, troublesome for others)
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They’re also a great source of flavonoids that have antioxidant properties:
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〰️Hesperidin, which has been shown to have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system.
〰️Naringenin: has been shown to be effective against melanoma, protect against endotoxin formation, and reduce the need for nitric oxide and prostaglandin formation.
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My favorite way to get oranges in? Eating them straight off the peel with a protein or in my adrenal cocktails.
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Next time you go for an orange, remember how powerful this little orange ball of goodness is! :)
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Not medical advice.
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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.
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