What is an orange fruit?
The orange is the fruit of various citrus species in the family Rutaceae which is also called sweet orange.
The orange originated in the Southern and Northeast parts of India, China, and Myanmar.
Chinese literature is shown to have the earliest mention of the sweet orange in 314 BC.
Orange trees are widely grown in subtropical and tropical climates for their sweet fruit. The orange fruit is eaten fresh or processed for its juice or fragrant peel.
Orange varieties cultivated in India are
- CoorgOrange
- NagpurOrange
- MudkhedOrange
- Khasi Orange
- Butwal Orange
- Shringar Orange
- Dancy Orange
- Kara(Abohar) Orange
- Sumithra mandarin Orange
- Darjeeling MandarinOrange
- Kinnow MandarinOrange
- Seedless-182Orange
Orange fruit benefits -
- Oranges are a very good source of vitamin Cand beta carotene which helps to improve vision.
- Oranges are also a good source of potassium, thiamin, and folate.Potassium helps in lowering blood pressure.
- The flavanones, phenolic acid, and flavonols in oranges have great protective abilities, especially in diabetics.
- When it comes to glucose metabolism, citrus fruits not only slow glucose uptake but also, inhibit the movement or transport of glucose through the intestines and liver.
How many oranges to consume?
A diabetic can have orange in a smoothie or can eat as a whole.
So, eat the oranges and have a better vision to see your diabetes go away!
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