Orange strengthens the immune system and lowers cholesterol

Orange is a citric fruit rich in vitamin C, which brings the following benefits to the body:

• Reduce high cholesterol by being rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that hinders absorption of cholesterol in the gut;
• Prevent breast cancer, because it is rich in flavonoids, strong antioxidants that prevent changes in cells;
• Maintain healthy skin and prevent premature aging, by being rich in vitamin C, which helps form collagen;
• Strengthen the immune system by being rich in vitamin C;
• Prevent atherosclerosis and protect the heart by being rich in antioxidants.

To obtain these benefits, you must consume at least 1 raw orange per day or 150 ml of your natural juice, which has the disadvantage of not having the fibers that exist in the fresh fruit. In addition, the orange added in cooked or baked recipes has less nutrients than raw fruit.

Nutrition information and how to use it

The following table shows the nutritional composition in 100 g of orange and natural orange juice.

The orange can be consumed fresh, in the form of juice or be added in recipes for cakes, jellies and desserts. In addition, its bark is also rich in antioxidants and improves digestion, which can be used to make tea or in the form of zest added to the recipes.

Integral Orange Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 peeled or chopped oranges
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine without melted salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 clear
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

Method of preparation

Beat the oranges, sugar, margarine and eggs in the blender. Put the mixture in a bowl and add the wheat, mixing everything with a spatula or the mixer. Then add the yeast and stir slowly with a spatula. Preheat oven to 200 ° C for about 40 minutes.

In addition to its benefits, see how to use orange to lose weight.