Health Benefits of Oranges

7/1/2020

Oranges have been enjoyed by people for thousands of years - and for good reason! They’re not only delicious and convenient, they also offer a wide range of health benefits.

• Hydrating
A medium orange contains about a half cup of water and can add to your total hydration for the day.

• Fiber
An average orange will provide you with 12% of your daily fiber to aid in digestion and blood sugar/insulin regulation. They also contain soluble fiber that can help balance cholesterol levels.

• Vitamin C
You’ll get around 100% of your daily Vitamin C from an orange. This can help with your immunity, iron absorption, collagen production for healthy skin, and serotonin production.

• Kidney Stone Prevention
Oranges provide high levels of citric acid and citrates, which have been shown to be effective in preventing kidney stones.

• Low Glycemic Index
While oranges contain carbs and simple sugars that give them their sweet taste, they also contain polyphenols and fiber to help keep them low on the Glycemic Index. That means you don’t have to worry about blood sugar spikes.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

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