{"id":6706,"date":"2021-02-11T06:12:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T22:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=6706"},"modified":"2021-02-10T18:15:12","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T10:15:12","slug":"5-health-benefits-of-oranges-beyond-vitamin-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/5-health-benefits-of-oranges-beyond-vitamin-c\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Health benefits of oranges beyond vitamin C"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Healthful eating starts with the ingredients you use, so it&#8217;s important to use fresh, seasonal ingredients that pack a nutritional punch. One of the easiest ways to meet your daily nutrient needs is to eat a variety of whole foods like fruit (which about\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3061022-1&amp;h=3256072908&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dietaryguidelines.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2020-12%2FDietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf&amp;a=80%25\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>80%<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0of the U.S. population doesn&#8217;t get enough of, according to the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans), because they provide a unique mix of beneficial nutrients that can&#8217;t always be found in a supplement.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider an option like delicious California Navel and\u00a0Cara Cara\u00a0oranges, which are in season and available nationwide, offering a wide variety of health benefits. Oranges are best known as an excellent source of vitamin C to support a healthy immune system, because one orange can offer 70-100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C depending the varietal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, oranges also offer other important nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Phytonutrients (beneficial compounds produced by plant foods) like flavonoids, which can help mitigate cell damage and support brain and heart health.<\/li><li>Citrus is the only type of fruit packed with hesperidin and naringin, two flavonoids that offer anti-inflammatory properties.<\/li><li>Potassium, which the body can&#8217;t produce on its own, supports cell function, healthy blood pressure levels, bone health and hydration.<\/li><li>California Navel and\u00a0Cara Cara\u00a0oranges are good sources of fiber, which supports gut health.<\/li><li>Oranges are good sources of folate, which is particularly important to consume during pregnancy because of its role in cell growth, according to the\u00a0Mayo Clinic.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oranges are a versatile fruit, making them an easy addition to both sweet and savory dishes as well as beverages. Try incorporating oranges into your weekly meal plan with dishes like a lighter version of\u00a0orange chicken\u00a0or drinks like this Orange Moscow Mule Mocktail. To help maximize the flavor profile and nutritional benefits of\u00a0California\u00a0oranges, consider these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Numerous parts of citrus can be consumed, including the flesh, juice, zest and peel, meaning a single piece of fruit can go a long way.<\/li><li>Next time you use citrus in a beverage or as part of a meal, bring it to room temperature before cooking to help ensure you get the most juice.<\/li><li>Because vitamin C is water soluble, it&#8217;s important to eat it fresh. When using as part of a recipe, use as little water as possible and avoid overcooking.<\/li><li>For storage, it&#8217;s often best to keep oranges refrigerated to help them last longer and ensure freshness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em>Visit\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3061022-1&amp;h=4217613530&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.californiacitrusgrowers.com%2F&amp;a=californiacitrusgrowers.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>californiacitrusgrowers.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0to find more information.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oranges are best known as an excellent source of vitamin C to support a healthy immune system, because one orange can offer 70-100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C depending the varietal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[1165,1347,772,650,490,390],"class_list":["post-6706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","tag-food","tag-food-trend","tag-foodie","tag-nutrition","tag-nutrition-supplements","tag-vitamin-c"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6706"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6708,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6706\/revisions\/6708"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}