63. ORANGE

                                                       ORANGE

Nutrition in 100 gm
Energy: 47 kcal
Sugar Dietary fibre	10.6 gm 1.8 gm
Fat	0
Proteins	1 gm
Water	87 gm
Vitamin A	2 gm
Vit B1 (Thiamin)	0.07 mg
Vit B2 (Riboflavin)	0.03 mg
Vit B6	0.06
Vitamin E	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	49 mg
Sodium	4 mg
Potassium	147 mg
Calcium	37 mg
Phosphorous	17 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Copper	0.03 mg
Selenium	0
Zinc	0.07 mg

It is very easy to know if anyone is eating orange due to the strong smell. Orange has good taste, good colour and good smell. And it is equally good for the health. Orange is peeled and eaten. Seeds are not edible. The peel can be dried and used in the preparation of various dishes.

Orange is low in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. It has plenty of vitamins and minerals. It has calcium, phosphorus, potassium, beta carotene and some plemanoids.

Benefits: 

1. The potassium in orange is good heart problems and BP.

2. Fibre in orange is good for digestion.

3. Folate in orange is good for the production of sperms in men. Drink one glass of fresh orange juice daily.

4.  Eating orange daily can keep your skin shining and smooth. You will look younger.

5. Vitamin B6 present in orange helps production of haemoglobin.

6. Do you have scars on your face? Dry orange peel and power it. Mix this powder with milk and apply on your face. The scars will disappear.

7. Are you under medication? Drink one glass of fresh orange juice daily. It will make the medicine more effective.

8. Pimples: Make a mixture of carrot juice and mango juice and apply to face.

9. Drinking orange juice daily will give enough vitamin C which is necessary for the absorption of iron.

10. Cold: Add honey and salt to orange juice and drink.

11. Bones: Being rich in calcium, oranges strengthen the bones.

12. Beta-carotene in oranges is a powerful antioxidant and helps keep cells strong and healthy. Anti oxidant present in orange will help keep diseases away.

13. Heart: Due to the presence of Magnesium, orange can help keep blood pressure in check.

14. Folic acid present in orange helps brain development.

15. Indigestion: Add black pepper powder and salt to orange juice and drink.

Dangers:

1. Never eat orange on empty stomach. Otherwise you will face gas problem.

2. Never drink orange juice right after brushing teeth. Otherwise the citric acid will damage the teeth enamel. Drink after ½ hour.