An orange juice in the morning is a good for you and for your wallet…

[27 June 2011 - 17h16]

A glass of fresh orange juice each morning is ideal and guarantees that you will start the day in the best of form. Oranges are known mainly for their high vitamin C content, with an average orange containing around 70 mg of the vitamin.

But you should be aware that vitamins are very sensitive to light, to heat and to oxidation, so drink your orange juice as soon as it has been squeezed. This means squeezing oranges freshly each morning, not the day before. Something that people are less aware of is that oranges are also a significant source of minerals and trace elements.

And don’t underestimate the benefits of the pulp. It is in this part of the fruit that you will find the greatest amount of fibre and flavonoids, which are known for their anti-oxidant properties. Tasty and fresh, orange juice is quite sufficient on its own – there is no need to add sugar. And as oranges are both low in calories and inexpensive, there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t squeeze some juice in every morning!

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