The effects and functions of sugar orange are as follows:

1. Regulating the spleen and stomach

Strengthening the spleen and appetizing is one of the important functions of sugar orange. The peel contains a large amount of volatile oil and some aromatic substances. When absorbed by the human body, these substances can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, accelerate the secretion of digestive juices, remove waste gas accumulated in the intestines, improve digestive function, and prevent disharmony between the spleen and stomach.

2. Prevent arteriosclerosis

Eating more sugar oranges can also prevent arteriosclerosis. The natural pectin it contains can speed up the metabolism and decomposition of cholesterol and fat in the body. The flavonoids it contains can improve the body's antioxidant capacity, prevent vascular aging, and increase blood vessel elasticity and toughness, thereby playing an important role in preventing arteriosclerosis.

3. Anti-inflammatory, sterilizing, cough-relieving and asthma-relieving

Sugar orange also has a significant effect on the human respiratory system. The volatile oil it contains can stimulate the trachea and speed up the discharge of sputum, and it contains Alcohols can also eliminate inflammation and allow people to breathe more smoothly. Regular consumption has a significant preventive effect on pneumonia, asthma and coughing in humans.

4. Improve the body’s disease resistance

Sugar orange is a fruit with particularly high nutritional value. This fruit is rich in vitamin C and some fiber. In addition, glucose and Substances such as fruit acid, malic acid, and citric acid are also important in this fruit. They can eliminate viruses and inflammation in the body, promote the regeneration of immune cells, and significantly improve human beings' own disease resistance.

Extended information:

Contraindications for eating sugar oranges:

1. It is not advisable to overeat, about 3 a day is enough;

2. People with high blood sugar should not eat it.

Infant taboos:

Babies should not overeat orange juice: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that oranges are warm in nature. If a large number of oranges are consumed in a short period of time, sores in the mouth and tongue, dry throat and sore throat will occur. , constipation and other "heat" symptoms, therefore, do not be too gluttonous. Oranges are also rich in fruit acid. Eating them on an empty stomach can cause adverse irritation to the gastrointestinal mucosa. Friends with peptic tract ulcers should pay special attention.

In addition, the liver function of infants and young children is not perfect. When eating too many oranges, the liver cannot convert too much carotene in the body into vitamin A, and "carotenemia" will come to the door. In mild cases, the skin color may turn yellow, while in severe cases, symptoms such as anorexia and irritability may also occur.

Once the above situation occurs, the intake of carotene-rich foods should be stopped immediately, and the child should be encouraged to drink more water. If necessary, the child should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

Do not give sugared oranges to your baby in winter: Although oranges are warm in nature, eating sugary oranges in winter will cause "cold evil" to your baby due to the low temperature, leading to vomiting and diarrhea. This phenomenon is very common in winter. Once the baby develops vomiting and diarrhea due to eating sugar oranges, he needs to take ginger brown sugar water orally to warm the body, dispel cold and stop vomiting. If necessary, he should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

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