Everyone knows that an orange is a damn useful fruit. Let's see why it can be useful to us.
Insurance against illness or diet
Oranges are a rich source of minerals, such as calcium, iron , sodium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and sulfur. The energy value of an orange is 47 calories per 100 grams. This energy is available in the form of fruit sugar, which is easily absorbed by the body. Orange juice is highly recommended to people who are weakened after illness or severely restrict their diet.
Cheerfulness
An orange in any form is an excellent chord, which can start the morning or end a long, tiring day. This fruit, like other citrus fruits, consists almost entirely of vitamin C, but it is also rich in vitamins A and B. They all work together for a bright mood, healthy skin, nails and hair, brain efficiency and a general sense of concentration. And this is not counting the strengthening of bones and teeth, despite the fact that the caloric content of the orange is very low!
Supplement to tablets
The nutritional value of an orange makes it an excellent remedy for restoring digestion, controlling constipation, intestinal distress, and caring for your teeth and heart.
Oranges should be included in the diet of people who often have problems with breathing, runny nose, cough, flu.
There is documentary evidence that confirms that oranges were actively included in the therapeutic diet with fever, measles, even typhoid fever and tuberculosis could not resist this powerful charge of vitamins.
Orange contains a large amount of fibrous fiber, which reduces the amount of sugar in the blood. This is useful for people with type 1 diabetes.
For those with type 2 diabetes, oranges stabilize the levels of sugar, fats and insulin in the blood.
Cosmetology at home
This "fruit of beauty" (in the absence of allergic reactions) is very useful for those who have problem skin, acne, acne. One orange contains 42 to 86 calories, depending on the size and weight. Therefore, he certainly does not threaten the figure. However, doctors strongly recommend that you observe moderation and take care that the diet is balanced.
One of the recently discovered properties of orange - it contains the biologically active compound naringenin. This antioxidant not only strengthens the body's immune system and fights against any inflammatory processes. This is also the "free radical" fighter, number one.
These neutralizing effects help combat all signs of aging - from skin aging to wrinkles. Shine and shining skin with regular use of orange, of course, are not provided - in fact there are many depressing factors, but the chances of the magnificence of youth is much greater.
"Say a word about the bright crust"
Contrary to popular belief, the orange peel is not poisonous. Many cooks and cooks know that it significantly improves the taste of punch. The peel contains a huge amount of nutrients. The fiber content in the peel is an order of magnitude higher than the fiber content in the fetus itself. In addition, the skin is full of flavonoids, which have a very strong anti-inflammatory effect and strengthen the heart muscle.
Orange peel contains vitamins A , C, B6 and B5, calcium, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin and folic acid.
The peel of the orange is almost not sweet and certainly not as juicy as the flesh. Some people find it difficult to digest even crushed peel, besides there is no certainty that the peel is not impregnated with agricultural or transport chemicals.
One way to minimize harm is to eat only the inside of the peel, cutting off the hard outer layer. The core - the orange-white part between the skin and the fruit - can be sour or bitter, but in fact it is as useful as the sweetest and tastiest orange.