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The benefits of oranges may range from anxiety reduction via aromatherapy with sweet orange essential oil, to reduced glaucoma risk, to an increase in blood flow to the extremities and reduced muscle fatigue. Orange concentrates are also potassium-rich, which may reduce the risk of stroke. The consumption of sugar paired with naturally occurring antioxidants may even reduce the oxidative damage of eating sugar straight up, but one should rinse with water to neutralize the acid and postpone teeth brushing for at least thirty to sixty minutes, as research demonstrates that the consumption of citrus and sour fruit may soften enamel.

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For Flavonoid Benefits, Don’t Peel Apples

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Best Aromatherapy Herb for Alzheimer’s

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Yellow Bell Peppers for Male Infertility & Lead Poisoning?

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Which Fruits and Vegetables Boost DNA Repair?

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Specific Receptors for Specific Fruits and Vegetables

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Preventing Skin Cancer from the Inside Out

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Which Nut Fights Cancer Better?

Which Nut Fights Cancer Better?

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Orange Aromatherapy for Anxiety

Orange Aromatherapy for Anxiety

The smell of sweet orange essential oil may have anxiety-reducing properties without the potentially addictive, sedating, and adverse effects of Valium-type benzodiazepine drugs.

Greens vs. Glaucoma

Greens vs. Glaucoma

Kale and collard greens contain vision-protecting plant nutrients, such as zeaxanthin, that may significantly lower the risk of glaucoma—a leading cause of blindness.

Minimum Recommended Daily Allowance of Antioxidants

Minimum “Recommended Daily Allowance” of Antioxidants

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Reducing Muscle Fatigue with Citrus

Daily citrus fruit consumption during athletic training may reduce muscle fatigue, as evidenced by lower blood lactate concentrations.

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Keeping Your Hands Warm with Citrus

Phytonutrients in citrus, such as hesperidin, may increase blood flow sufficient to warm the hands and feet of those with cold sensitivity.

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Which Fruit Fights Cancer Better?

The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, or strawberries?

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Plant-Based Diets: Dental Health

Those eating more sour fruit may risk greater erosion of their tooth enamel (especially if teeth are brushed in a softened state), but there’s a simple solution.

Preventing Breast Cancer by Any Greens Necessary

Which was associated with lowest breast cancer risk in African-American women? Apples, bananas, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, collard greens, grapefruit, oranges, spinach, tomatoes, or sweet potatoes?

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Preventing Strokes with Diet

Increasing the intake of potassium-rich foods is associated with a significantly lower stroke risk.

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Apples and Oranges: Dietary Diversity

Apples and Oranges: Dietary Diversity

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