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Oranges

July 12, 2009 by  
Filed under SuperFoods

EU12_SOU0136_MHey its sunny and Sunday, I think a nice juicy Florida Orange goes with this beautiful weather we’ve been having. well let me give you the 411 on the powerful nutrients contain in this citrus fruit.

Oranges are a excellent source of potassium, which is a mineral that’s important for heart health. Vitamin C runs abundantly through this delicious fruit. Providing one hundred thirty percent of the recommended daily value per orange.  The B vitamin folate that helps prevent birth defects and heart ailments is another natural benefits of eating a fresh orange daily.  Loaded with antioxidants you can’t go wrong

Did you know that fibers found in the white layer of the skin, can slow down you appetite and hunger levels for up to four hours. So run out and pick up some oranges, add this popular fruit to your arsenal of health benefiting foods.