NMA’S CORNER!
By Nma Ewere.
It doesn’t matter whether sweet orange (citrus sinensis) or sour orange (citrus aurantium), one thing is certain, they are all citrus, this fruit is one of the best kinds in the entire universe.
There are 600 varieties of orange falling into two main types: sweet and bitter although, its functions are magnanimous, there is a saying, one apple a day keeps you away from the doctor.
But I say to you, one orange a day keeps you away from illness.
Oranges are renowned for their vitamin C content. In fact, just one orange supplies more than100 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement.
Oranges are also a very good source of vitamin A, foliate, potassium and manganese and also a good source of dietary fiber, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and copper.
They also contain phytonutrients and flavanones.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CITRUS.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Prevents constipation.
- Promotes proper digestion.
- Reuces stomach ulcer.
- Aids in weight loss.
- Reduce mucus secretion from the nose.
- Promotes healthy body tissues.
So, imagine having this meticulous fruit each day imagine how healthy you would become.
AMAZING FACTS ABOUT MY FAVOURITE FRUIT.
Orange was first used as the name of a colour in 1542.
An orange will never rot while it’s still attached to the tree, it will instead turn green, a process called re-greening; there are 600 varieties of orange.
Orange peels have more fiber than the fruit inside; unfortunately the peel is not as nearly juicy or tasty.
85% of all oranges are produced for juice.
And lastly, this fruit is one of the best in the universe today.
If you doubt, ask yourself about your favorite fruit, it’s no match to ‘CITRUS’ (ORANGE).
©Nma Ewere.
