Wellness & Healthy Living

  Oranges—including varieties like navel oranges, blood oranges, Valencia oranges, clementines, and tangerines—are sweet citrus fruits popular for their juicy bite. They're also rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that are linked to several health benefits, like improved immune function, reduced cancer risk, and better iron absorption. 1   1. Fiber One orange contains about 2.8 grams of fiber. 2 Eating a diet rich in  fiber  has several health benefits, which include decreasing the risk of: Heart disease 3 Colon cancer 4 Obesity 5 Consuming fiber also improves the balance of bacteria in the gut (gastrointestinal tract) and benefits digestion. 6 2. Vitamin C Eating an orange will give you about 82.7 milligrams of vitamin C. 2 Vitamin C  has been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. 7  Vitamin C also helps the body to absorb iron and lowers the risk of  anemia  (lower than normal red blood cell count). 8  It h...