Winter is sitting all over the country. According to health experts, the body's immunity decreases during this season. As a result of which fever, cough, cold, sore throat and many other physical problems increase greatly. For this reason, experts believe that it is important to focus on nutritious food for healthy living in winter. An easy way to make positive changes in your diet is to include more seasonal fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.
Each season brings its own fruits and vegetables—each containing several health-promoting nutrients. One such amazing winter fruit is the orange. Health experts consider oranges as winter 'superfoods'. Sweet and juicy, this fruit is a storehouse of vitamin C, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. It also provides several essential minerals and vitamins to the body, which strengthen the immune system and also help prevent some other seasonal diseases including flu and fever.
Winter Superfood: Health Benefits of Oranges
* Boosts immunity: Oranges are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help flush out toxins from the body and prevent free radical damage. Orange also strengthens the immune system, helps prevent winter colds and various ailments.
* Increases skin radiance: Winter often leaves the skin feeling dry and makes the skin look pale and dull. Vitamin C present in orange helps prevent skin from drying out and makes it glow from within.
* Aids in weight loss: Oranges are incredibly low in calories and contain no fat. So, this fruit is ideal for those who are interested in losing excess weight.
India's renowned nutritionist Lavneet Batra recently shared some more health benefits of adding oranges to the winter food list in his Instagram post. According to him, 'Oranges are nutritional powerhouses, which are readily available during this season. Eating oranges can easily benefit health in many ways.
Some more nutritionist approved health benefits-
* Anti-cancer foods: One of the main components of oranges is limonene. It reduces the risk of mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon cancer.
* Helpful in reducing cholesterol: Orange peel contains a type of compound called polymethoxylated flavones, which has the ability to reduce cholesterol.
* Folate for mother and baby: Oranges are a great source of folate naturally in the body. It helps prevent birth defects in the baby. A particularly important B vitamin for pregnant women is folate.
Hence, health experts suggest keeping oranges in your daily food list for an overall healthy lifestyle.
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