Orange : A good fruit for athletes

Originally from China, Orange is the fruit of the Citrus Sinensis orange tree which belongs to the Rutaceae family.. This citrus fruit is one of the most consumed fruits in the world thanks to the many nutrients it is full of..

Queen of citrus fruits, as tasty as juicy, orange is a multivitamin fruit. Renowned for its vitamin C content, However, orange has many other advantages. One of its greatest virtues is its richness in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that work with vitamin C. this helps the body to boost its immune reactions by stimulating the formation of antibodies and the activity of white blood cells.

The benefits of orange in the body

The orange is one of the champion fruits of vitamin C. And more, the thick skin of the orange protects this rather fragile vitamin. Vitamin C is noted to be excellent in protecting the body from infections, but also restore an optimal state of health when the body no longer responds (bronchitis, colds, sinusitis and other flus…). Juice of three oranges a day is revealed to help get you back on your feet. Moreover, this vitamin is also necessary to fix iron on red blood cells. Excellent for athletes therefore, this citrus fruit is also an ally of active women who want to quickly recover from their cycle. This fruit is a real concentrate of well-being, because it is loaded with vitamin B1, B5, B9, of calcium and copper. Orange also contains phosphorus. This perfect combo for optimal calcium absorption.

Like many fruits and vegetables, orange is also rich in antioxidants which, help prevent cardiovascular disease and regulate blood cholesterol levels. Interesting for flirtatious people, Antioxidants also help fight against aging of the body and help maintain beautiful skin. Furthermore, these antioxidants naturally present in orange have an anti-inflammatory role. They help protect the body from stomach cancer, of the colon, of the larynx, of the esophagus, by eliminating the multiplication of cancer cells.

Another advantage of this fruit, it is an ally of athletes and those who want to stay in shape. Because the orange is rich just like the apple, and pectin. These soft fibers have the particularity of swelling during their passage through the intestine and thus clean the interior. So it should be specified, pectin has an entero-sorbent action, which means it has the ability to absorb heavy metals and certain radioactive elements. Likewise, this citrus fruit also contains organic acids which stimulate the production of digestive juices by the body. It is therefore an excellent fruit to facilitate digestion.. On the site vudaf, also confirms the benefits of this fruit.

According to vudaf, food is the primary source of well-being. For that, it is important to provide the body with everything it needs. So, he recommends integrating orange into your diet in order to maintain healthy health. For him, orange is a good source of citrates, whose consumption will help prevent the formation of kidney stones. Moreover, orange peel contains higher amounts of certain nutrients than the flesh, so recipes that incorporate the zest of an orange will give an extra boost to the diet. Likewise, Consumption of this food can help prevent iron deficiency anemia as well..

He notes that orange is not a reputable source of iron, but it is a good source of vitamin C and citric acid, two compounds which, when consumed with iron-rich foods, improve the absorption of this important mineral. Eating oranges can also promote brain function. At this level, promising research has been conducted on the role of flavonoids in the diet, particularly on the improvement of memory as well as the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.

Can everyone eat orange??

Most people can safely eat oranges as part of a balanced diet. However, due to the high fructose T acid content in oranges, it is recommended to abstain from these fruits. Otherwise the consequences could be catastrophic. otherwise, it is recommended to consume this fruit in moderation, because American scientists have discovered that a high consumption of citrus fruits, particularly oranges and grapefruit, significantly increases the risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Veronique GBEWOLO (Stag)