1. The efficacy and function of oranges: Oranges can beautify. Oranges have the highest vitamin C content. Eating more can not only keep the skin supple and tender, but also help inhibit the formation of melanin.

2. It can eliminate fatigue. The content of citric acid in oranges is very high. Citric acid not only has the effect of appetizing, but also has the effect of eliminating fatigue.

3. It can lower cholesterol. Oranges are rich in dietary fiber, and their pectin can also reduce the chance of developing cholesterol.

4. Conducive to defecation. The dietary fiber content of oranges is quite high, which is beneficial to gastrointestinal motility and promotes defecation.

5. Promote cardiovascular health. Orange glycosides are very helpful in promoting the elasticity of capillaries and blood vessels and reducing cholesterol in arteries. Therefore, oranges are effective in preventing high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. Great help.

6. It is beneficial to prevent and fight cancer. The "nomilin" in oranges can decompose carcinogens in the human body, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, increase the activity of detoxification enzymes, and protect the perfection of human genes. All of great help.

7. The function of orange peel. Orange peel, also known as tangerine peel, is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for regulating qi, strengthening the stomach and resolving phlegm. Using orange peel soaked in water instead of tea has the effects of clearing away heat, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm. However, soaking fresh orange peel in water instead of tea is not good for your health. When making porridge, add a few slices of orange peel, which tastes fragrant and refreshing and can also serve as an appetizer.

8. Taboos for eating oranges: Don’t eat too many oranges; according to tests, eating 3 oranges a day can meet everyone’s daily need for vitamin C. If you eat too much, excessive intake of vitamin C will increase the amount of oxalic acid metabolized in the body, which can easily cause urinary stones and kidney stones. In addition, eating too much is harmful to the mouth and teeth. Eating too many oranges is also harmful to children's mouth, teeth, and gastric mucosa. If children eat too much oranges, the heat generated cannot be converted into fat and stored in the body, and cannot be consumed in time. The accumulation will cause "fire", which manifests as stomatitis, periodontitis, pharyngitis and constipation.

9. People with poor gastrointestinal function should take their time to eat; those with poor gastrointestinal function may easily suffer from gastric fecal stones if they eat too many oranges. Excessive consumption of citrus fruits can cause "orange disease", with symptoms such as yellowing of the skin.

10. Oranges and milk should not be eaten together; the protein in milk can easily react with the fruit acid and vitamin C in oranges and solidify into lumps, which not only affects digestion and absorption, but can also cause abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If symptoms occur, you should wait 1 hour after drinking milk before eating oranges. In addition, those with weak gastrointestinal, kidney, and lung functions should not eat too much to avoid causing abdominal pain, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees.

11. It is not advisable to eat together with radish; after radish enters the human body, it will quickly produce a substance called sulfate, and it will soon be metabolized to produce an anti-thyroid substance - thiocyanic acid. If you eat oranges at this time, the flavonoids in the oranges will be decomposed in the intestines and converted into hydroxybenzoic acid and ferulic acid. They can strengthen the inhibitory effect of thiocyanate on the thyroid gland, thereby inducing or causing goiter.

12. Oranges should not be eaten when taking medication; oranges are rich in fruit acid and vitamin C. They should be avoided when taking vitamin K, sulfa drugs, spironolactone, triamterene and potassium supplements. Eat oranges.

13. Avoid making tea with fresh orange peels; most of the plucked oranges are soaked in preservative before being put on the market. The preservative is a chemical agent. The soaked orange has no effect on the pulp, but the orange peel The preservatives remaining on the skin are difficult to wash off with water. If you use such orange peels to soak in water instead of tea, it will be harmful to your health.