Foods in orange collect benefits |

Research has proven what Chromotherapy already claimed: the color orange brings us energy and disposition. Through colorimetry, which is the science that studies and develops methods for checking colors and tones in nature, it was observed that orange foods offer greater longevity to human beings and greater capacity to generate heat.

People with a high level of alpha-carotene in their blood, an antioxidant present in orange foods, live longer and are less likely to suffer heart disease than people with little or very low amounts of this substance. According to research related to the analysis of alpha-carotene in the blood, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with high concentrations of the antioxidant were almost 40% less likely to die than those who did not have these levels. People with median levels of alpha-carotene concentration were 27% less likely.

Alpha-carotene is considered a true combatant in the formation of tumors and cancers, being considered more agile and effective than beta-carotene, also acting in the stoppage of the cell multiplication cycle.

Also note that beta-carotene also plays an important role, especially when talking about tanned skin. Foods such as carrots, pumpkins and mangoes are rich in beta-carotene – a potent oxidant -, which acts by protecting the skin against the action of free radicals and, therefore, delaying skin aging.

Orange and carrot: also allies in weight loss

Specialists from the São Paulo State University (Unesp) found in research released in 2014 that orange juice increases leptin levels in the body. This hormone acts in a region of the brain called the hypothalamus and inhibits appetite receptors. The drink should be consumed without sugar, in up to two glasses a day.

Another orange ingredient worth including in your diet is carrots. Because it has a large amount of fiber, carrots prolong the feeling of satiety and help detoxify the body by accelerating intestinal transit.

Because it has a large amount of fiber, carrots prolong the feeling of satiety and help detoxify the body by accelerating intestinal transit.

In addition to these advantages, when we consume orange foods, we are automatically nourishing ourselves with vitamins A, C and complex B, in addition to mineral salts such as phosphorus and zinc. As a bonus, we are gaining an extra dose of energy for our daily routine. With so many benefits, you can’t stay out!

Orange juice recipe for more energy

Juice of 2 oranges Juice of 1 lemon 1 small unpeeled carrot ½ papaya

Mix everything in the blender and beat until you form the juice. If you prefer, coe and serve next.