Benefits Of Orange

Health Benefits of Oranges

1. Protects your cells from damage.
2. Helps your body make collagen,a protein that heals wounds and gives you smoother skin.
3. Makes it easier to absorb iron to fight anemia.
4. Boosts your immune system, your body's defense against germs.

Oranges are a solid source of fiber. A single fruit contains -12 percent of your daily value. A diet high in fiber has numerous benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, it helps normalize bowel movements, lowers cholesterol levels, controls blood sugar,maintains bowel health and aids in achieving a healthy weight.

Oranges are great for you, but you should enjoy them in moderation, Thornton-Wood said. Eating in large quantities could give you gastrointestinal symptoms if you are sensitive to the high fiber content, so it's best to have no more than one a day.