Tangerines

Tangerines, also called tangerines, are citrus fruits. It is well known that citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Many people love eating oranges, but many people do not know the specific efficacy and role of oranges.

Citrus fruit is rich in nutrition, excellent in color and fragrance, which can be fresh and processed into various processed products based on fruit juice. Citrus production ranks the first fruit, citrus juice accounts for 3/4 of the juice, widely favored by consumers. According to the analysis of the Central Institute of Health, the edible part of citrus per 100 grams contains 0.05 mg of riboflavin, 0.3 mg of niacin, 16 mg of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 12 g of sugar, 0.2 g of crude fiber, 0.4 g of inorganic salt, 26 mg of calcium, 15 mg of phosphorus and 0.2 mg of iron. Heat 221.9 joules.

1. Relieve cough and phlegm.

Oranges are full of treasure. The skin of the orange dried into a traditional Chinese medicine: tangerine peel. Tangerine peel has the effect of regulating qi and strengthening stomach, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. When we eat a fresh orange, we can see a layer of white silk thread like network outside the orange pulp, this layer of white network is called "tangerine". Tangerine is also a traditional Chinese medicine, can relieve cough and phlegm, moisten lung dryness. Many people do not like the taste of tangerine, when eating orange pulp is used to peel off the tangerine and throw it away. If you can't force yourself to eat oranges at the same time eat tangerine, you can peel off tangerine and fresh clean orange peel together with water to drink, also has the effect of cough and phlegm.

2. Beauty.

As we all know, lemons contain extremely rich vitamin C, so many people called lemon "whitening fruit". But lemons have a sour taste, and few people can force themselves to eat them, except to soak them in water and make a variety of drinks. Unable to eat lemons, we can choose to eat oranges. Oranges also contain very rich vitamin C, also has the effect of beauty. Eating oranges directly can also get the cellulose and protein of oranges, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote absorption and digestion, clean up intestinal garbage, promote defecation, which promotes metabolism and eliminates the residual toxins in the body.

3. Fight cancer and strengthen resistance.

Fresh oranges contain a substance called nomelin. The substance is effective in preventing mouth, stomach and liver cancers caused by the chemical. In addition, orange also contains very rich vitamins and riboflavin and ascorbic substances, can enhance the body's immunity and resistance.

People who eat oranges have lower rates of coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and gout.

Oranges contain vitamin C and citric acid, in addition to vitamin C, but also can take dietary fiber - pectin, it can promote defecation, and can reduce cholesterol.

Orange in the process of barbecue, the components such as tangerine in the orange peel can penetrate into the orange inside. Tangerine can strengthen the toughness of capillaries, reduce blood pressure, dilate the coronary arteries of the heart, so it can be said that orange is a food to prevent coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis.

A little twist on the skin

Citrus fruit peels contain a substance called ramie, which is effective in breaking down dirt. The boiled juice can remove sewer dirt and eliminate unpleasant odors. Wiping furniture or glass with orange peel water is also good for decontamination.

If you think it's too cold to eat oranges in winter, you can roast and eat them hot, which is also good for coughing. Remember, do not give children too many oranges, too cold will cause loose bowels!