Cancer - Eat an Orange A Day

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Who Knew Eating Oranges Did THIS?

 

An orange a day may keep cancer away.

 

A new study from the Australian government's key research group found

that eating citrus fruits can reduce the risk of mouth, larynx, and

stomach cancers by up to 50 percent, reports Reuters. And that's not

all. Eat one extra serving of citrus fruit a day--that's on top of the

recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables--and you could

reduce the risk of a stroke by almost 20 percent, as well as lower the

risk of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes.

 

That's the word from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research

Organization (CSIRO) which reviewed 48 international studies on the

health benefits of citrus fruits and concluded they protect the body

through their antioxidant properties, as well as by strengthening the

immune system. They also inhibit tumor growth and normalize tumor cells.

 

While all yellow and orange fruits and vegetables are known for their

high antioxidant level, CSIRO researcher Katrine Baghurst told Reuters

that oranges have the highest level of antioxidants with more than 170

different phytochemicals, including more than 60 flavonoids shown to

have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and blood clot inhibiting properties.

 

What is an antioxidant? It's a classification for several types of

organic substances, including vitamins C and E, and vitamin A (which is

converted from beta-carotene), as well as the mineral selenium. It's

thought that antioxidants work their magic by slowing or even preventing

the development of arterial blockages and may deter the collection of

plaque on arterial walls.

 

Best of all, eating an orange every day is a delicious way to keep

cancer at bay.