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According to an article written by healthline, orange is a sweet citrus fruit which contains vitamin C. Orange peels are rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamin C and a plant compound called polyphenols. It is important to know that orange peel also contains provitamin A, folate, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and calcium. This article will look at 2 health benefits of eating orange peels. They include the following:
1. It may help to prevent certain types of diseases
Orange peels contains polyphenols which may help to prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
2. It may prevent cancer
Orange peels may also prevent cancer because, it contains polyphenols hesperidin and polymethoxyflavones. Orange peels also contains oils which are made of limonene, and it has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. This may help to prevent skin cancer.
How to eat orange peels
You should eat orange peels in small quantity, to prevent stomach upset. You can also use a knife to cut them into thin strips, and add them to your salad or smoothies. You can add orange peels to yogurt, oatmeal and muffins. It is called orange zest.
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