Raw oranges

• Oranges grow on orange trees and belong to a large group of fruits known as citrus fruits.
• Oranges originated thousands of years ago in Asia and then spread to India.
• Oranges are a hybrid of the pomelo and mandarin.
• There are over 600 varieties of oranges worldwide and more than 80% of all oranges produced are used for juice.
• Orange fruit season begins from October and lasts until February.
• Oranges have a low glycemic index (GI).
• Oranges are a good source of fiber, which improves the digestive health.
• Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, thiamine, folate, potassium, and calcium.
• Oranges contain high amounts of beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants.
• Eating whole oranges is healthier than drinking orange juice due to the higher fiber content.
• In rare occasions people are allergic to oranges.
• Oranges are among the top 20 foods in which pesticide residues are most frequently found.
• Oranges don't ripen much after they've been picked, so keeping unpeeled, whole fruits in the fridge can help them last for a few weeks as opposed to about a week on the counter.