A Winter Glo – Stay Healthy This Winter

Winter is the season for colds and flu, but it doesn’t have to be. For the next few weeks we’re going to suggest easy ways to avoid the chesty coughs, runny-noses, sore heads and expensive trips to the doctor. The fall in temperature can have several different effects on the body. One way to look and feel glowing this winter is so simple. No matter what the season, in every fruit bowl around the country you can be guaranteed to see a few oranges. Some folks purchase oranges for a bit of colour in the bowl, and often they’re the last remaining fruit, but maybe if we all knew the great benefits of an orange, we’d eat one more often. 1. Relieves Constipation   Dietary fibre in an orange stimulates the digestive system and gets the bowels moving again. 2. Great For The Heart & Blood Pressure Oranges contain a flavonoid, which helps regulate high blood pressure and combined with the high amount of vitamin C also protects against heart diseases. Oranges also contain magnesium that helps maintain blood pressure. 3. Prevents Cancer & Lowers Risk Of Diseases With a high amount of vitamin C oranges help protect cells from damages by free radicals. A compound found in oranges called Liminoid helps prevent cancers like oral, skin, lung, breast and colon. 4. Prevents & Fights Infection Studies show that the abundance of polyphenols in an orange protects against viral infections. 5. Smart Carbs All fruits contain sugars, however oranges have a glycemic index of 40, anything under 55 is considered low. So as long as you don’t consume a lot of oranges at once, they won’t spike your blood sugar or cause problems with insulin level or weight gain. 6. Great For Skin The powerful antioxidant, Beta-carotene helps protect the cells from damage. Also helping protect the skin from free radicals and prevents the signs of ageing. So be sure to stock up on oranges in order to have a clearer and healthier glow this winter.

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