Hey there, viewers! Have you ever tried blood oranges?
Wait… what? BLOOD ORANGES?! Sounds like something a vampire would eat!
I know, strange name, right? Blood oranges are great! Their vibrant color and refreshing
taste make them a great addition to your fruit salad bowl. As a rich source of antioxidants,
minerals, and vitamins, this fruit offers several health benefits.
In today’s video, we’ll be talking about the 7 health benefits of blood oranges.
Should you eat this fruit while you’re pregnant? Can it help fight cancer?
Can you eat it when trying to lose weight? We’ll be talking
about all of these AND more… 1. Helps your pregnancy
As you may have already guessed, blood oranges are not your regular oranges.
They’re less tangy than standard oranges and have more of a floral or tart flavor.
Some varieties may taste like orange juice with added raspberry, cranberry, or fruit punch. To put
it simply, blood oranges may taste differently based on which variety you’re sampling.
You can eat blood oranges on their own, but they’re also good with baked goods and cocktails.
Some of the most popular uses of blood oranges are in the form of citrus salad, old-fashioned blood
orange sheet cake, blood orange smoothie, blood orange panna cotta, and blood orange negroni.
Blood oranges come with plenty of nutrients that help with growth and development among
women who are pregnant. For instance, it has folate, which is necessary to make
sure that the growing baby does not have any neural tube defects, or other issues.
Similarly, blood oranges have vitamin C, which is also crucial for pregnant women.
In one study of over 1,000 women, it was seen that raising the amount of vitamin C consumption
during pregnancy improved fetal health, as well as infant growth up to the age of six months.
Blood oranges also come packed with fiber,
which helps prevent constipation and diabetes in pregnant women.
In fact, eating citrus fruits during pregnancy may help children even while they’re growing up.
Research shows eating citrus fruits during pregnancy can help prevent hyperactivity and
other behavior-related concerns kids deal with. Do you keep track of your vitamin C intake? Which
is your favorite citrus fruit to eat? Sound off in the comments section, and start a conversation
with our Bestie community… 2. Helps fight cancer
Blood oranges are packed with antioxidants called chrysanthemin,
which is what gives the fruit its color. This compound can also help you fight cancer. In a
test tube study, it was seen that chrysanthemin stopped the growth of prostate cancer cells.
There are various other antioxidants present in blood oranges that are also
helpful in fighting cancer. Compounds such as caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and coumaric
acid have all been shown to be effective against cancer cells in test tube studies.
Research also shows that eating citrus fruits on a regular basis can reduce your chances
of cancer of the lung, mouth, and stomach. Cancer is of course a very painful disease,
especially when it’s not detected early. This can be fatal.
Including blood oranges and other citrus fruits in your diet can help you prevent this disease.
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3. Packed with nutrients The best thing about blood oranges is
that they’re low in calories, but rich in all the important vitamins and minerals your body needs.
They’re also packed with fiber, which is needed if your digestive system is going to work properly.
Eating one blood orange will give you just 69 calories. However, you also get 1 gm
of protein and 3 gm of fiber. There are 15 grams of carbs and less than a gram of fat.
Along with these, blood oranges are high in vitamin C. This particular vitamin is
crucial for your immune system. Only then will your body be able to fight
off any diseases or viruses that attack it. Blood oranges also have a good amount of B
vitamins, copper, and folate. You’ll also get a lot of magnesium and potassium. All
these nutrients are needed for the proper functioning of your body.
It’s also packed with antioxidants that will kill off free radicals and keep your cells safe.
Before we move ahead, are you taking care of your immune system? Do you even know
how to take care of your immune system? Well, here’s another video you might like.
Watch and learn about natural ways to boost your immunity. Actually, speaking of which…
4. Blood oranges improve your immune system This is a big reason why blood oranges should
be celebrated. Since blood oranges are packed with vitamin C, they play a crucial role in
boosting your immune system. This will help you protect yourself from any infections
and make sure you don’t get sick as much. Research has shown that including enough vitamin
C in your diet can even help clear any upper respiratory infections you may be suffering from.
Supplementing with vitamin C can also help reduce the severity and infections.
Along with vitamin C, the antioxidants present in blood oranges also help boost your immune system.
If there are too many free radicals in your body, then they will attack your cells and cause damage.
Antioxidants can make sure this doesn’t happen. As a result, you will be able to avoid issues
like inflammation, as well as chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
The prevention of inflammation in the body can also reduce the risk of heart disease as well.
5. Helps You Lose Weight If you’re looking to lose some of your weight
and looking to add foods to your diet that can help, you need to start eating blood oranges.
They can help you avoid cravings, while ensuring you don’t take in too many calories.
Also, a single blood orange comes with 3 grams of fiber. This is essential to
your weight loss goals, as fiber slows down the food along your digestive tract. As a result,
your stomach will feel full much longer than it would have been if you didn’t have fiber.
Evidence suggests adding citrus fruits to your regular diet can help you achieve your weight
loss goals. A study spanning nearly 25 years, with over 133,000 participants, found that
eating citrus fruits helped you shed pounds. Further research has shown that even the
extracts from citrus fruits are helpful for getting rid of that extra weight in your body.
6. Improves gut health Although it was previously
thought that our digestive system was a simple mechanism, it has now been established that
it’s much more than that. If you want to stay healthy, your gut health is just as important
as the health of other parts of your body. Fiber is one of the best ways to help improve
your gut health. With 3 grams of fiber in every blood orange,
this citrus fruit is one of the best sources. Along with slowing down your digestion,
fiber can help add bulk to your stool, while at the same time softening it. This way,
you can also make sure there’s regular bowel movements, as well as the risk of constipation.
More importantly, when you add fiber to your diet, it increases the gut microbiome in your body,
which is made up of healthy bacteria that resides in your digestive tract. Research shows a healthy
microbiome can also improve your immunity, digestion, and your overall heart health.
In fact, fiber can also help treat conditions like hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.
7. Can be used in so many healthy meals Blood oranges are a great addition to most recipes
and work well with all of them. This is because blood oranges have a tangy flavor and a sweet
taste. They also have a tinge of tart flavor. Whether you’re making a cake or a sorbet,
blood oranges can be included in most dessert items. Even ice-creams
can have blood oranges as part of the recipe. If you’re having salad as part of your meals,
adding a bit of blood orange to it can make the salad tastier.
You can use blood oranges to make your salad dressing. For those of you who make cocktails,
the blood orange can give you a tasty twist. A bit of it can be added to juices and drinks.
If nothing else, blood oranges can be eaten as a snack in between meals.
This way, you’ll avoid the unhealthy treats, and instead have something packed with nutrients.
Blood oranges may sound unusual, but they’re just too good to pass up! There are so many other
fruits you need to try as well. Have I caught your interest? Let’s keep the conversation going
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and learn how these fruits can make your diet so much healthier. Have you ever tried blood oranges?
Would you consider trying them after watching this video? Let us know in the comments below…