Facts about orange - one of the most favorite fruits in the world

We all love oranges but how much do we really know about this amazing and healthy fruit?

Our knowledge about oranges often comes down to the phrase "They're full of vitamin C". However, the benefits of these orange fruits are not limited only to a positive effect on immunity. Normalization of weight, great influence on eyes and heart, improving of metabolism - that's far from a complete list of orange merits.

#1

Oranges received the ability to prolong youth due to the content of a biologically active compound called narygenin. It is believed that the regular use of oranges helps to smooth out the skin and neutralize other manifestations of premature aging.

#2

A large amount of potassium and calcium is contained in the orange that affects the heart rate and heart muscle health in a good way. Oranges also have the ability to absorb lipids in the blood, gradually lowering the level of cholesterol.

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#3

Oranges give the largest harvest of all citrus fruits in the world.

#4

This name was given to this sort of oranges because of the blood-red color of the flesh. Pigments, often found in flowers and fruits, but not citrus, give blood oranges this unusual color.

#5

The orange color of this fruit is a sign of lack of sun.

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