The quintessential juicing fruit, the orange can be employed successfully in a vast range of juices and smoothies.Whether the protagonist of a fruity concoction or a citrusy counterpoint to a predominantly vegetable based juice, the affordable and plentiful orange is a juicing stalwart.Ask any school kid where to get your vitamin C and most will instantly pipe up with an answer of, 'Oranges!'We now know that there are many superfruits that ounce for ounce boast more vitamin C than the humble orange, but we shouldn't let that detract from the orange's rightful reputation as a source of many health benefits.Research has proven that vitamin C absorption and efficacy is greater through the consumption of freshly juiced oranges, rather than through comparable dose vitamin C tablets.So, if it's an antioxidant boost you are looking for, consider upping your consumption of oranges rather than reaching from the vitamin bottle.Another exciting recent discovery concerning the orange and other citrus fruits, concerns the phytonutrient limononin. Lab test and research on animals suggest that limonin is effective in combatting the development of certain cancers, including oral cancer.Unlike some nutrients limonin (also present in limes and lemons) has high 'bio-availability' which means it stays active in the body for much longer, combatting the effects of free radicals well after it was originally consumed - as long as twenty four hours.
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Health Benefits of Oranges
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High antioxidant properties
Phytonutrients in oranges and other citrus fruit believed to be effective in inhibiting development of some cancers
Carotenoids in oranges believed to be effective in maintaining respiratory health
Some evidence to suggest consuming oranges staves off development of arthritis
Good source of fibre and recommended for relieving constipation
