oranges
Greek oranges
Eating fruit today will help you tomorrow
Varieties
- Merlin
- Valencia
- Navelin
- New Holl
- Lane Late etc.
availability
10/01 – 06/30
origin
Peloponnese
Macedonia, Ipirus
GREECE
Varieties
- Merlin
- Valencia
- Navelin
- New Holl
- Lane Late etc.
origin
Macedonia
Ipiros
Peloponnese
GREECE
availability
10/01 – 06/30
One orange contains about 80% of the daily requirement for vitamin C. In addition to supporting the immune system, this vital nutrient helps produce collagen, reduces inflammation, and improves the body's ability to use fat as a fuel source, both during exercise and at rest.
Vitamin C helps to improve iron absorption, which can improve oxygen supply and reduce fatigue. Vitamin C also acts as an anti-aging antioxidant and is crucial for DNA repair and serotonin production, which in turn helps to increase happiness and sleep.
Potassium and folate are two other important nutrients found in oranges.
Potassium supports cardiac function and muscle contractions and helps to maintain muscle mass. This mineral also acts as a natural diuretic, to lower blood pressure and treat fluid retention. In addition, it supports the brain and nervous system, and adequate amounts can help protect against depression and memory problems.
Oranges also provide small amounts of calcium, magnesium, vitamin A, and B vitamins.
The flavonoid antioxidants in oranges provide anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antimicrobial benefits. They also protect against oxidative stress, which is essentially an imbalance between the production of cell-damaging free radicals and the body's ability to counteract their harmful effects.
The antioxidants in oranges may also protect your mental health. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that higher flavonoid intake may be associated with a lower risk of depression, especially among older women. Higher intake of flavonoids is also associated with prevention of weight gain and reduction of body fat.