The benefits of eating oranges
1, oranges have a cosmetic effect, because the vitamin C content of oranges is the highest. Eating more can not only keep the skin tender, but also help to inhibit the formation of melanin.
2, the role of eliminating fatigue, the content of citric acid in oranges is very high, and citric acid not only has the effect of appetizing, but also has the effect of eliminating fatigue?
3, promote defecation, the content of dietary fiber in oranges is quite high, and eating more can promote defecation.
4, reduce cholesterol, rich dietary fiber is not only conducive to gastrointestinal peristalsis, but also can reduce the incidence of cholesterol by using pectin in oranges.
5. Protect cardiovascular health. The citrinin in oranges is of great help in promoting capillary toughness and reducing cholesterol in arterial blood vessels. Therefore, eating more oranges is of great help in preventing hypertension and coronary heart disease.
6, anti-cancer, anti-cancer, "Nomilin" in oranges is of great help to decompose carcinogens in the human body, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, improve the activity of detoxification enzymes, and protect the perfection of human genes. Therefore, it can be said that eating more oranges also has quite good health care effects on preventing and treating cancer.
7. Returning oranges to work can assist in the treatment of various diseases, such as breast lump and swelling pain, meridian pain, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Precautions for eating oranges
Although oranges are good, excessive consumption will also have a great impact on human health.
1, eat no more than three oranges a day. If oranges are eaten too much, the oxalic acid metabolized in the body will increase, which will not only easily affect the absorption of calcium, but also lead to stone diseases. In addition, eating too many oranges is also very harmful to the whole mouth and teeth.
2, get angry, Chinese medicine believes that oranges are also a kind of warm fruit. If you eat too much, your heat can't be completely consumed, so it is easy to get angry. Especially for children, eating too many oranges is more likely to affect the appetite of the whole person.
3. People with poor stomachs eat less oranges, and oranges are delicious. But for people with poor gastrointestinal function, if you eat too much oranges, it will easily cause the problem of gastrobezoar. There may even be a problem that the skin turns yellow.
4, oranges can not be eaten with milk, if oranges and milk are eaten together, it may solidify into pieces, causing problems such as gastrointestinal discomfort. This is because vitamin C in oranges will combine with calcium in milk, thus affecting its absorption.
How to eat oranges healthily
Many people like to get rid of the white orange peel when eating oranges, but it is not. If you don't throw the white film of oranges together, it will help to prevent getting angry.
Nutritional value of oranges
1, cold prevention
It is better to eat some citrus fruits in autumn. Because it is rich in vitamin C, it can help mobilize the human immune system and prevent colds. However, don't eat more small oranges, 3-5 a day is enough to meet the vitamins needed all day. Moreover, oranges are different from oranges and grapefruit. They are warm and easy to get internal heat when eaten too much, and there will be symptoms such as sore mouth, dry throat and constipation.
2. Cancer prevention
Oranges are rich in sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose), vitamins, malic acid, citric acid, protein, fat, dietary fiber and various minerals, etc. A recent study by Australian scientific and industrial research institutions shows that eating 1 orange a day can prevent people from attacking certain cancers (such as oral cancer, laryngeal cancer and gastric cancer).
3, phlegm and cough
Orange peel, called "Chenpi" as medicine, has the effects of regulating qi, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough, strengthening spleen and regulating stomach, and is often used to prevent and treat chest pain, hernia, breast distension, breast lump, stomachache and dyspepsia.
4. Prevention and treatment of hypertension
Orange collaterals, that is, the reticular meridians on the pulp of orange, have the effects of dredging collaterals, resolving phlegm, smoothing qi and promoting blood circulation, and are often used to treat phlegm stagnation and cough. Because orange collaterals are rich in vitamin P, it can effectively prevent and treat hypertension, and the elderly eat more, which is good for health.
5, orange leaves and oranges
Orange leaves have the effects of soothing the liver, regulating qi, reducing swelling and removing toxic substances, and are important drugs for treating hypochondriac pain and breast pain.
The white inner layer of orange peel is scraped off, and only the epidermis is called "orange red", which has the effects of regulating lung qi and eliminating phlegm, and is often used to treat cough and hiccup in clinic.