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4 Healthy Reasons Why You Should Consume Oranges Frequently

Oranges are healthy for the human body when frequently ingested since they are a good source of fibre and are high in vitamin C, folate, and other nutrients.

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In this article on EKO HOT BLOG, we will be looking at some reasons you should increase your orange consumption.

1. One of the reasons why you should consume oranges more often is to help promote your heart health as it contains a good number of nutrients and plant compounds like vitamin C and flavonoids that can help lower your risk of heart diseases and promote a healthy heart.

2. Orange consumption can also help your blood sugar level positively and lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

3. Another reason why you should consider consuming oranges more regularly is to help in anaemia prevention, or lower your risk for anaemia because of the vitamin C that is present in the fruit.

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4. Lastly, orange consumption may help in supporting your immune health because of the presence of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds in the fruit, which helps promote a healthy immune function.

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