Even the consumption of bagasse is indicated for the good of our body.
The orange is known for its versatility i.e. consumption in the wild, an ingredient in juices, cheesecakes, sauces, pies, and even as a topping for feijoada. However, there are those who suspect the benefits of this fruit. In this sense, what are the health benefits of orange?
Know the positive effects of orange
“Orange helps in the digestive process thanks to the fibers, such as pectin and cellulose. This is one of the reasons why people usually eat it after meals. Pectin also protects the body from cardiovascular diseases. Thanks to its properties antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. -inflammatory “, this citrus fruit fights free radicals that age the skin. Overall, it strengthens the immune system,” said Fabiana Freire, nutritionist and coordinator of the Nutrition course at UNINASSAU (Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau Paulista).
When asked about the impact of orange pomace, the professor said there is a “wealth”. “This part of the fruit is extremely high in fiber. It also helps lower cholesterol and reduces the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream,” he added.
Another “trademark” is that orange likes different flavors, i.e. orange pear, lime and earth. Each type maintains its own characteristics, examples: presence or absence of seeds, higher or lower acidity and juiciness.
Data
This fruit is accessible to the Brazilian population, given the confirmation of the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), which indicated the quantity produced in 2021 as 16,214,982 tons. São Paulo appears as the champion state in this IBGE ranking.
Funddecitrus (Citriculture Defense Fund) accused the region of the “agricultural belt” (São Paulo, Triângulo and southwest of Minas Gerais), is the main producing region in the world and with an estimated harvest of 294.17 million crates (40.8kg) in 2021/22. This index shows an increase of 9.51% compared to the previous cycle.
Source: Terra
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