Doing something nice for someone doesn't have to cost much, contributes to workplace wellness and is nice for both the giver and the receiver. A co-worker gave me an orange this morning and I have to admit that it really brightened up my day. It was a very sweet, simple and unexpected gesture that made me realize that my week is off to a great start.
Bonus: IT'S AN ORANGE!
Here are 7 fun facts about oranges:
1. Oranges and orange blossoms have long been symbols of love.
2. Oranges were once considered the fruit of the gods; they were referred to as the "golden apples" that Hercules stole.
3. An orange is actually a type of berry called the hesperidium.
4. Oranges have vitamin C, calcium, folacin, potassium, thiamine, hiacin, & magnesium.
5. Running orange peels through the disposal gives your kitchen that lovely citrus smell and boiling the peels will coat your entire house in the fragance.
6. Orange peels are great astrigents and can be used to treat acne prone skin. Make a paste of the peel and a little of the juice, put on skin for 15 mins & rinse.
7. Orange peel oils are a great moisturizer and keep pesky ants and mosquitos away.
So, the next time you enjoy an orange, enjoy all of the other things it can do for you too!
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