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Keep The Orange Peels Out Of The Trash
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Citrus fruit peels hold some incredible nutrient properties, and they don’t belong anywhere near a garbage can. Whenever trying to use the peels of any citrus fruit such as an orange, buy organically-grown if you can, especially if you plan to eat the peels or use them on your skin.
If you don’t have access to organic oranges, a good cleaning with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in 1 cup of water will remove almost any pesticide remaining within the outer peel.
Beneficiary aspects of orange peels come from its essential oils, which have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Essential oil d-limonene has ability to defuse stomach acids and maintain normal intestinal movements. It also promotes normal liver functioning.
Health Benefits of Eating Orange Peels
1. Prevent Cancer
Flavonoids in an orange peel assist vitamin C in working for efficiently. They also slow down growth of cancer cells. One study showed how orange peel can reduce the number of squamous cell carcinoma, which is a deadly type of skin cancer. People who consume orange peel on a regular basis have less risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer and lung cancer than those who only eat the orange inside.
2. Lower Cholesterol Level
Orange peels contain properties (hesperidin) that help lower cholesterol levels.
3. Reduce Weight
Orange peel has been recommended by many health experts as a cure to weight loss. Since it helps increase your metabolism rate, you will be able to burn fat from your body faster.
4. Better Digestion
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties orange peel can aide people with digestion problems as well as gastrointestinal problems like heartburn, diarrhea and mild cases of acidity. Additionally, since it contains pectin, orange peel can be very beneficial in preventing constipation and help lower blood sugar levels.
Orange peels provide a copious amount of dietary fiber also. 100 grams of orange peels contain at least 10.6 grams of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is useful for preventing irritable bowel syndrome including constipation and bloating. You can prepare a relaxing tea with orange peel extract to soothe your digestive system.
5. Fight Infection, Colds and Flu
Since it’s full of vitamins C and A, orange peel acts as a natural antioxidant that helps strengthen your immune system and fight off germs and viruses.
6. Cure Hangovers
Amazingly, if you don’t feel like falling apart the day after a heavy night of drinking, orange peel can be the only remedy you’ll ever need. Orange peel is actually one of the few things of nature that can cure a hangover. All you have to do is boil the peel for around 15-20 minutes and drink it like a tea.
7. Relieve Bronchitis
Bronchitis is extremely painful and hard to deal with. By drinking orange peel often, you can help heal the infection eventually and it also has an instant soothing effect.
8. Treats Bad Breath
Orange peels are a great cure for bad breath. By chewing small pieces, you can get rid of any foul odor in your mouth. It also fights against cavities and keeps your breath fresher for longer.
9. Beautiful Skin
Oily skin responds rather nicely to the application of orange peels. It balances the skin oils and makes skin smooth and soft. Dried orange peel beads act as natural exfoliators and remove dead cells and blackheads gently and naturally, bringing a glow to the skin. Orange peels help in removing dark spots and blemishes. Due to its cleansing, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial and antifungal properties, it works well against pus filled pimples and acne. To remove damp or musky odor from house and fill it with beautiful fragrance, it can be boiled in water with clove or cinnamon.
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References:
http://preventdisease.com/news/15/123115_Keep-Orange-Peels-Out-Of-Trash.shtml
http://www.just-health.net/Eating-Orange-Peels.html
