Phenomenal Foods

Today's Phenomenal Food is:

Oranges!

Oranges are the greatest. They're juicy, sweet, and full of Vitamin C. According to the article 36 Super Foods that Burn Fat & Help You Lose Weight from Bembu.com, "Healthy Vitamin C levels will help to keep you functioning at optimal levels, but if you’re looking to burn fat you might be concerned about the sugar in oranges. There’s no getting around it, oranges do contain sugar, which has the potential to turn to fat if it’s not burned up. But the calorie count is low, and the fiber actually helps to regulate your blood glucose levels. In order for this to work out for you as a weight loss aid, eat it in moderation and to curb your sweet tooth when you’d otherwise be reaching for a candy bar or other sweet treat." So, oranges really are a super food when it comes to weight loss. (Just make sure you don't eat a whole bushel of them!)
Another article from The World's Healthiest Foods says, "Vitamin C is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, disarming free radicals and preventing damage in the aqueous environment both inside and outside cells. Inside cells, a potential result of free radical damage to DNA is cancer. Especially in areas of the body where cellular turnover is especially rapid, such as the digestive system, preventing DNA mutations translates into preventing cancer. This is why a good intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer." They have tons of other health benefits, too, so check out the full article here.

2 days until Weigh-In Wednesday!