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erides; fewer triglycerides means thinner blood, which in turn means lower blood pressure.
Onions' sulfur compounds are also a boon to asthma sufferers: they help stop allergic reactions and inflammation, helping to clear respiratory passages.
Just one medium onion per day provides all these healthy benefits.
Tips:
Cut onions close to cooking or serving time to preserve the most nutrients.
Store onions in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Chilled onions will provoke fewer tears when you cut them; running your knife blade under cold water helps too.
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Freshly squeezed OJ is a great drink: it's high in vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. But don't neglect to eat the whole fruit as well: juice doesn't provide all the fiber and other beneficial compounds.
Oranges
Strengthen the immune system
Lower cholesterol
Prevent inflammation
May lower risk of heart disease and stroke
May help prevent cancer
Oranges are a strong contender for most popular fruit and food most associated with good health. Even nutritional know-nothings know oranges are a great source of vitamin C. But few realize how many other good things they do for you.
C Plus
An average orange contains about 70 milligrams of vitamin C, over 100 percent of the RDA for this powerful antioxidant. Vitamin C helps the body

 
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