Why Are Oranges an Essential Part of Our Diet?
Oranges have been eaten all around the world since 2500 BC - first discovered in China.
Those ancient oranges were not like ours today, in fact they were sour, but even still a delicacy.
And of course the Romans couldn't be left out, traveling far and wide for a taste, always looking for the most exotic foods to serve at their feasts.
This widely popular but scarce fruit has been featured in many paintings celebrating its rarity to common folk, hence born the still life painting.
Many people gaze upon a Flemish painting and wonder, "it's just a bowl of fruit", but back then only the rich could partake in such a treasure and therefore regarding it as art.
Today it's much easier to get an orange and they taste better too! In Florida 9 out of 10 oranges grown are processed into our breakfast drink called juice and California produces the most eating oranges in the U.
S.
Why do we like them so? Maybe it's because our bodies need their healing properties for things like...
The oranges are sweet and juicy, the time when we need them the most too - during cold season! The best protection from a nasty cold is to load up on natural vitamin C like eating lots of fruits, most commonly oranges.
They say five fruits a day, this is the magic number that most ignore, but during cold season we should really make the effort to build up our immune system.
Oh, and a little tip, the white part on the orange peel, the pith, is chalk full of the vitamins you need.
Remember, getting well and staying well is first priority! So listen to your mom and eat your veggies and oranges too! Oh, and if you're looking for a guarantee of juicy excellent fruit delivered to your door, learn more on being a part of a Monthly Fruit Club - It just makes sense!
Those ancient oranges were not like ours today, in fact they were sour, but even still a delicacy.
And of course the Romans couldn't be left out, traveling far and wide for a taste, always looking for the most exotic foods to serve at their feasts.
This widely popular but scarce fruit has been featured in many paintings celebrating its rarity to common folk, hence born the still life painting.
Many people gaze upon a Flemish painting and wonder, "it's just a bowl of fruit", but back then only the rich could partake in such a treasure and therefore regarding it as art.
Today it's much easier to get an orange and they taste better too! In Florida 9 out of 10 oranges grown are processed into our breakfast drink called juice and California produces the most eating oranges in the U.
S.
Why do we like them so? Maybe it's because our bodies need their healing properties for things like...
- Natural Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant aids
- Helps us with blood pressure
- Naturally fully of fiber
- Beta-carotene, the powerful antioxidant protects the cells from being damage.
It also protects the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of aging. - The calcium in oranges helps to keep your bones and teeth strong
- To keep your diet high in natural salicylates (the main ingredient in aspirin that helps prevent heart attacks), eat more oranges, raspberries, apricots and cherries
The oranges are sweet and juicy, the time when we need them the most too - during cold season! The best protection from a nasty cold is to load up on natural vitamin C like eating lots of fruits, most commonly oranges.
They say five fruits a day, this is the magic number that most ignore, but during cold season we should really make the effort to build up our immune system.
Oh, and a little tip, the white part on the orange peel, the pith, is chalk full of the vitamins you need.
Remember, getting well and staying well is first priority! So listen to your mom and eat your veggies and oranges too! Oh, and if you're looking for a guarantee of juicy excellent fruit delivered to your door, learn more on being a part of a Monthly Fruit Club - It just makes sense!
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