Live a Fruitful Life

November 2nd, 2015

We all know that oranges are seasonal fruit. But it has numerous benefits. So keeping an orange in ones regular diet can be very helpful. If someone is looking for fruit basket delivery to their closed and loved ones, do not forget to add oranges to it.

Tasty, Tangy and Lovely

There are very few persons who hate oranges. It is a source for a sudden burst of energy. The other good that it does to a human body are given here.

  • Rich with citrus content, orange helps to prevent lung, breast, stomach and colon cancer.
  • Drinking orange juice on a regular basis helps in controlling kidney diseases and prevents formation of kidney stones.
  • It has high amount of soluble fibre. This helps in lowering the level of cholesterol.
  • Potassium, an electrolyte mineral helps in a good heart function. Oranges have a high level of potassium. It helps in keeping the heart rhythm normal.
  • Oranges are rich with Vitamin C. This helps in preventing regular diseases like skin problems, nausea and cold.
  • The amount of polyphenols that are present in this fruit helps the human body to protect itself from viral infections.
  • Oranges are full of dietary fibre. Those who have constipation problems must have an orange on a regular basis.
  • The carotene compounds those are present in this juicy fruit helps to maintain a good vision and eye health.
  • The magnesium present in orange helps to reduce the high blood pressure.
  • It is rich with anti oxidants and protects the skin cells from damage resulting in a blemish free skin. It also acts as an anti ageing agent.
  • Being an alkaline rich fruit it helps in the digestion system. Keep the bowels clear.

Bitter Sweet health

Grape fruits are one which may not taste very good. But it has a lot of benefits. Try it. You will not be complaining about the taste anymore.

The Vitamin C content of this fruit helps in preventing asthma.

Due to its fibre and water content, grapefruits helps prevent constipation, thereby promoting a good functioning digestive system.

Grapefruit is one of the fruits, which is very hydrating as it is made up of almost 92% water and full of essential electrolytes. It is a good snack to have in hand to avoid dehydration.

High amounts of a certain compound which are found in citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges may lower stroke risk in women. Those women who consumed the most amounts of citrus fruits had a 19 percent lower ischemic stroke risk by 19 percent than those who ate the least. So, well if you want to live longer, keep grape fruits in your regular diet.

Narigenin, which is known for the bitter taste in grapefruit, is found to successfully avert the formation of the kidney cysts. This compound, which occurs naturally, regulates PKD2 protein, which is responsible for kidney stones. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects help in preventing formation of cysts and also reduce the swelling in kidneys, which is caused due to fluid retention.