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Here is a list of the main benefits of orange peel:

1. Lowers Cholesterol

Orange rind contains hespetidina, a compound known for its antioxidant properties, which helps reduce cholesterol levels in the body and maintain balanced blood pressure.

Although this component is also found in the pulp, the amounts are much lower.

2. Vitamins and minerals

It is an excellent source of vitamins (C, A, B5 and B6) and also contains abundant minerals in amounts such as calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, potassium and phosphorus. One way to get these nutrients without necessarily eating the bark is putting it to soak in a glass of water.

3. Natural Fiber

The orange peel contains pectin, a natural fiber that prevents stomach problems and maintain the necessary levels of blood sugar. Pectin also promotes good growth of bacteria in the gut, resulting in good digestion.

4. Natural oil

It contains natural oil, which helps maintain the elastic, strong and beautiful skin and also this oil also cleans veins and arteries of the body.

5. Help to lose weight

A very good weight loss remedy is to prepare a tea with orange peel. Increases metabolism, it removes fat from the body and gives more energy to the body.

6. Natural Sunscreen

If orange peel rub your body get an excellent natural protection against the sun as orange peel contains a compound that acts as a shield against UV rays.

7. Remedy nasal congestion

Dry orange peel helps clear nasal congestion and freeing the airways.