Health benefits of oranges:

(1) Regular consumption can prevent cancer: A medium-sized orange can provide a person with the vitamin C needed for a day and improve the body's ability to resist bacterial invasion. . Oranges can remove free radicals harmful to health in the body and inhibit the growth of tumor cells. Among all fruits, citrus contains the highest amount of antioxidants, including more than 60 flavonoids and 17 carotenoids. Flavonoids have anti-inflammatory, blood vessel strengthening, and inhibitory effects on coagulation. Carotenoids have strong antioxidant properties. These components make oranges have an inhibitory effect on the occurrence of various cancers.

(2) Oranges have a high vitamin C content and have always been a favorite fruit for many people. But for women, eating more oranges has another unexpected benefit: reducing the incidence of gallstones.

This is because estrogen causes more cholesterol to accumulate in bile, resulting in excessive cholesterol concentration and the formation of stones. Oranges can play a significant role in reducing the occurrence of gallstones. Because the vitamin C in oranges can inhibit the conversion of cholesterol into bile acids in the liver, thereby reducing the concentration of cholesterol in bile, the chance of the two gathering to form gallstones will be reduced accordingly. In addition, the pectin contained in orange peel can also promote the passage of food through the gastrointestinal tract, allowing cholesterol to be excreted faster with the feces to reduce the absorption of cholesterol. For people with gallstones, in addition to eating oranges, drinking orange peels soaked in water can also have a good therapeutic effect.

(3) Orange, also known as "yellow fruit" and "golden ring", is divided into two types: sour and sweet. After a full meal, drink a glass of lime juice, which can relieve greasiness, eliminate accumulated food, and has wonderful functions such as quenching thirst and sobering up. Its pulp is moderately sweet and sour, and rich in aroma. Oranges contain vitamins A, B, C, D, citric acid, malic acid, pectin and other ingredients. Vitamins P and C can enhance the toughness of capillaries; pectin can help excrete lipids and cholesterol as quickly as possible and reduce exogenous cholesterol. absorption, so it has the effect of lowering blood lipids. Oranges are sour and cool in nature, and have medicinal effects such as promoting qi and reducing phlegm, strengthening the spleen and warming the stomach, aiding digestion, and increasing appetite. In developed countries, natural foods are pursued, without adding any water, and the original taste is emphasized. Oranges are often made into juice, which is a must-have high-quality drink for every meal. Orange peel is also called yellow peel. In addition to the ingredients in the pulp, it also contains more carotene and can be used as a stomachic and aromatic flavoring agent. Orange peel also contains a certain amount of orange peel oil, which is effective against chronic bronchitis.

Salted orange juice - replenish physical strength

Drink orange juice after exercise. The rich fructose can quickly replenish physical strength, and the water content of up to 85% can quench thirst and refresh you. Special reminder to drink orange juice immediately after squeezing it, otherwise the oxygen in the air will quickly reduce its vitamin C content. Add some salt to drink and the effect will be even more obvious.

(4) Orange juice makeup remover - deep cleansing

Use a facial cleanser soaked in orange juice to wipe the facial skin. After fully absorbing it for 5 minutes, wash it off with water. It can remove makeup and thoroughly. Cleans away dirt and oil on the face and exerts deep cleansing effect. Even those with sensitive skin can use it with confidence. But a special reminder, try to avoid sun exposure after using orange juice to cleanse your skin.

Note, it is recommended not to eat too much at one time, but just eat regularly. According to traditional Chinese medicine, some people are not suitable for eating oranges. For example, people with symptoms such as dry mouth and throat, red tongue and less coating. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is caused by insufficient liver yin, and eating too many oranges is more likely to damage liver qi and cause deficiency and heat.