Do you cruise past the fruit section of the grocery store without making a purchase?

In truth, this might not be the best choice-especially when it comes to fresh, juicy oranges. Experts say that oranges and other citrus fruits are some of the best things we can feed our bodies.

Not only can the vitamins and flavonoids found in oranges aid in eye health, they may also help to regulate metabolic disorders.

But that’s not all.

The antioxidants found in oranges can even help to maintain healthy, glowing skin. And the nutrients that oranges contain might even reduce the risk of several types of cancer.

Here are ten great reasons to add oranges to your diet today.  

1.    Eye Health

We all hear that carrots are essential to eye wellness. But did you know that oranges can play a part in eye health as well?
 
Oranges are loaded with vitamin C, which is key to eye health. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), vitamin C is key to the keeping the blood vessels in the eyes healthy.  In addition, vitamin C may lower the risk of cataracts.