An orange is a round juicy citrus fruit with a tough yellow orange rind.
They originally came from China, but today the nutritious fruit is grown in warm climates all over the world.

• They provide the body with vitamin C which helps in wound healing, helping protecting cells and
keeping them healthy, maintaining a healthy skin, blood vessels, bone and cartilage.
• The fibers in orange fruit can keep blood sugar levels in check and reduce high cholesterol to prevent cardiovascular disease.
• Contain calcium which is essential for healthy bones and teeth, blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, keeping anormal heart beat and releasing hormones and other chemicals.
• Boosts your immune system, your body’s defense against germs.
• Makes it easier for the body to absorb iron to fight anemia.
• Contain phytonutrients like flavonoids and carotenoids which are strong anti-oxidants and can fight against inflammation and tumors.
• It may reduce the risk of esophageal, mouth and stomach cancers by 40 to 50 percent and the risk of stroke by nearly 20 percent.
• A good source of potassium which is essential to support heart health.
• Anti-oxidants in oranges help to protect skin from free radical damage known to cause signs of aging.

An orange is a citrus fruit so it should not be eaten on an empty stomach. this is because it may increase acid production. It may also cause heartburn and too much fibre and fructose in the orange fruit can make slow down your digestive system if eaten on an empty stomach.