The beneficial properties of the orange

The orange is a fruit considered low in calories (about 35 calories per 100g) : 87% of its edible portion is composed of water , 8% simple sugars ( especially fructose ) , a good percentage of minerals (calcium , phosphorus, potassium , iron, selenium ) , many organic acids and fiber. Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamins, especially C and A, followed by most of the B vitamins (especially thiamine , riboflavin and niacin) . The daily consumption of 2 or 3 oranges helps meet the daily requirement of vitamin C in favor of a strong antioxidant and a contribution to greater efficiency of the immune system. In oranges is also a high content in bioflavonoids , antioxidants that , with vitamin C , play an important role in the reconstitution of collagen , connective tissue , the venous system. Like all citrus fruits, oranges are also particularly rich in terpenes , especially limonene , a substance that is found under the skin , and if taken regularly , it seems effective in the prevention of cancers of the colon , rectum and breast cancer , thanks to their ability to counteract the effects of estrogen.

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The beneficial properties of fruits
Apples, pears, blueberries, kiwi and citrus fruits. The fruit of the winter season and is also good for health as demonstrated by numerous scientific studies. A study published in the journal "Annals of Oncology", for example, found that those who consume apples every day reduces the risk of several cancers (oral, esophageal, colorectal, breast, ovarian and prostate). According to another study of 'Laval University in Quebec City, take daily cranberry juice would favor the formation of HDL, the "good cholesterol."