14- Oranges Fight Viral Infections
Recent research has revealed that oranges can help fight viral infections, making them even more useful and important to our diet. They contain a compound called hesperidin that helps reduce inflammation and can improve the body’s ability to respond to viral infections. (5)
The flavonoids found in oranges also work as an antioxidant, which helps protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress due to viruses. Furthermore, citrus fruits like oranges contain high levels of potent vitamins which help fight off colds and other infectious diseases.