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One Orange a Day May Help Prevent Certain Cancers You may have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research suggests an orange might do the same. eating one orange daily may help protect your body from certain types of cancer. Scientists believe the rich nutrients and natural compounds found in oranges play an important role in supporting immune health and reducing inflammation both key factors in preventing disease. Why Oranges Matter for Health Oranges are more than just a sweet, refreshing fruit. They’re loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help your body function better and stay protected against cell damage. Key nutrients in oranges include: Vitamin C: Strengthens the immune system and helps fight harmful free radicals. Vitamin A, B and E: Support healthy skin, vision, and metabolism. Calcium, magnesium, and potassium: Help regulate heart and muscle function Fibre: Promotes good digestion and gut health. What Research Says A...

Concert Fruits Lowest in Carbs, According to Dietitians These fruits can be suitable for low-carb diets and provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to protect health. Fruits tend to have more carbs than vegetables because of their natural sugars fructose, glucose and sucrose  which give them their sweet taste, says Patricia Bannan, a registered dietitian in Los Angeles. But unlike refined carbs, whole fruits also deliver fiber, water, vitamins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients like potassium, folate and vitamin C, making them a nutrient-dense option, she notes. The fiber also slows digestion, helping prevent blood sugar spikes and making whole fruit naturally filling, Bannan adds. Sponsor add Low-carb diets tend to be low in fiber, which is important for heart and gut health, so that's where certain fruit can make a difference as one of the low-carb foods to include. Most adults should eat about 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day, according to MyPlate, the gove...