<b>Top Five Nutritional Benefits of Orange Juice </b>

By:Narayan Thakur, Updated: Aug 24, 2021 | 00:16 IST
Orange Juice
Orange juice made from freshly squeezed oranges is an excellent source of vitamin C. It comes in different varieties of concoctions. Orange juice has numerous health benefits due to its nutrients and antioxidants.

Orange juice is high in micronutrients and potassium. This tangy beverage is highly beneficial when taken in moderate quantities regularly. Orange juice is enjoyed all over the world mostly during breakfast or in cocktails and mocktails.

Health Benefits of Orange Juice

Orange Juice is a good source of Vitamin C, which helps in healing wounds, promotes gum health. It has powerful antioxidants, which play an important role in immune-boosting and aid in disease prevention.


Various health benefits:

•Help prevent kidney stones

•Aid in disease prevention

•Promote bone formation, wound healing

•Improve heart health

•Possess anti-inflammatory properties

•May reduce the risk of chronic diseases

Nutritional Benefits of Orange Juice :

100 gm of orange juice has the following nutritional composition:-

Nutritional Fact

 Measure % (DV)
Calories

 45
Potassium

 5%
Dietary fiber

 0%
Protein

 1%
Vitamin C

 83%
Calcium

 1%
Iron

 1%
Magnesium

 2%

•In commercial orange juice production, Calcium and Vitamin D are added

•As it is rich in antioxidants, it possesses anti-inflammatory properties

•It is a good source of potassium

•Orange juice is high in necessary nutrients, including folates

•As orange juice can increase the pH of urine and lower the risk of kidney stones

Key Health Benefits of Orange juice:-

1.Low in Calories: As it is low in calories, regular intake can lead to weight loss by supplying necessary nutrients to the body


2.Improve Heart Health: Orange juice can decrease bad LDL cholesterol and may decrease the risk of heart diseases


3.May decrease inflammation: Some studies show that Orange juice may reduce inflammation and chronic diseases too


4.Kidney Stone prevention: Orange juice is a good source of Citric acid and citrates, which help prevent kidney stone formation


5.Anemia prevention: Orange juice is a good source of Citric acid and citrates. They can increase the body's absorption of iron from the digestive tract which in turn prevents anaemia










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