Respiratory Benefits of Oranges
1. Oranges are rich in phytonutrient compounds
which are known for their healing abilities.
2. Limonoids in oranges helps in fighting
cancers of the mouth, stomach, lungs, skin, breast and colon.
3. Orange is rich in beta-cryptoxanthin. This
prevents lung cancer and promotes a healthy respiratory system.
4. Oranges are also found to be good for
asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis and pneumonia.
A classic source of Vitamin C and potassium, fresh oranges
provide nutrients that many people with asthma and COPD lack. Vitamin C is a
powerful antioxidant that can help ward off secondary respiratory infections
and prevent bronchial inflammation. Eating a variety of fruits, including
citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, offers a potent blend of nutrients
that can help to prevent free radical damage to the lungs.
Why is Orange Peel Beneficial?
Although orange peels are a common addition to
the compost pile, next time you’re about to toss them, don’t. Like most fruits, oranges are full of nutrients and enzymes that
help our bodies perform better. Orange peels are rich in flavonones, powerful
antioxidants that help reduce oxidative damage and fight free radicals. Orange
peel is also loaded with natural histamine suppressing compounds. If you have
allergies or are close to someone who does, you understand how the sleepiness
associated with some antihistamines can be just as disruptive as the histamine
reaction itself.
Orange peel may provide an alternative. Perhaps one of the most
amazing and beneficial qualities of orange peel is its histamine
and inflammatory reducing action, which adds to its already long list
of reasons for being highly effective as a lung cleansing herb
Orange Peel Uses
Although the high concentration of histamine reducing compounds in
orange rind are effective at providing support for allergy related symptoms,
its benefits extend further. Orange peel provides effective support against
respiratory infections and even asthma related symptoms. It has a lung
cleansing effect by breaking down and helping expel congestion associated with bronchitis,
cold, and flu.
Eating orange peels also provides tremendous benefit. It’s not
just the fruit that’s loaded with vitamin C, the rind is too, as well as
vitamin A, enzymes, fiber, and pectin. Vitamin C is a fantastic immune system
booster that can help fight the symptoms of cold and flu. The taste is somewhat
bitter when eaten by itself but many people get used to it, or simply add it to
other recipes. In pureed form, orange peel is easy to add to a smoothie or as
an extra ingredient in fruit and nut bars. Mixing it with other ingredients can
make the taste more palatable.
Dehydrated orange peel powder can even be added to a bath for an
aromatherapeutic effect to cleanse the lungs of congestion or other respiratory
inflammation.
Warning
Oranges are excellent for the human body when consumed in
moderation. The famous saying "Nectar becomes poison when consumed in
excess" holds good here also.
Excessive consumption of oranges can drain out calcium from the
body, there by causing damage to bones and teeth. It may also cause mucus build
up in the throat.
Healthy lungs are vital to your overall well being. The lungs take in and process the oxygen that all of the cells need to work.
ReplyDeleteI think oranges are helpful in so many ways and they give an indication of their importance in maintaining good respiration. For example, when your throat has a lot of phlegm, you can use oranges to clear it.
You have given a lot of other useful information that I didn't know. Thank you.