NAVEL ORANGE OR BLOOD ORANGE?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? There’s 40 per cent more vitamin C in blood oranges than in regular, navel varieties. You probably grab navel oranges from the supermarket shelf without a second thought — they’re the kind we eat most in the UK. But you should consider picking up equally yummy blood oranges instead, as their dark red flesh is richer in nutrients — they also have higher levels of the flavonoid anthocyanin, a disease-fighting antioxidant. ‘Oranges are a good source of flavonoids — nutrients associated with reduced risk of heart disease,’ says nutritionist Fiona Hunter.

‘ Emerging research also suggests that the phytochemical hesperidin, found in oranges, may help keep the brain healthy as we get older and protect against memory loss.’

TIP: Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, which is often found in breakfast cereal. If you have a glass of orange juice with your breakfast, your body will be able to absorb more iron from your cereal or toast.