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Oranges are very nutritious. It can be said that if an adult eats an orange every day, it can meet the daily vitamin C requirement of the human body, and it can also play a very good cosmetic role.
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Oranges contain 170 kinds of plant compounds and more than 60 kinds of flavonoids, most of which are natural antioxidants. The rich nutrients in oranges have the functions of reducing blood fat and anti-atherosclerosis, which is of great benefit to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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Eating an orange every day can prevent cancer. Orange juice contains a substance called "nomilin", which has the ability to inhibit and kill cancer cells and has a preventive and therapeutic effect on gastric cancer.
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The thin skin of oranges contains a lot of dietary fiber and pectin, which can not only promote defecation, but also reduce cholesterol.
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Hesperidin can strengthen the toughness of capillaries, lower blood pressure and dilate the coronary artery of the heart, so oranges are food to prevent coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Studies have confirmed that eating oranges can reduce cholesterol deposited in arterial blood vessels and help reverse atherosclerosis.
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Oranges contain essential oil, which can regulate the normal nectar of hormones and regulate various systems of the human body by stimulating the endocrine system.
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Oranges contain a high content of riboflavin, namely vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 is an important auxiliary component of many enzyme systems in the body, which is responsible for participating in the metabolism of substances and abilities. By participating in the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat, the utilization rate of protein can be improved and the growth and development of human body can be promoted. It can also regulate the secretion of adrenaline and strengthen liver function.
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Oranges are rich in carotene, which is much higher than other fruits. Carotene and vitamin A are closely related. We all know that vitamin A is very beneficial to people's skin and eyes, and at the same time it can prevent the body from being damaged by free radicals. In addition, carotene can improve human immunity and prevent and inhibit lung cancer.
The efficacy and function of oranges
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Oranges are all treasures, and pulp, skin, core and collaterals can all be used as medicine. The pericarp of an orange is called "Chenpi" after being dried in the sun (hence the name Chenpi because of its good curative effect), while the white reticular silk on the pulp of the orange is called "Luo Tang", which contains a certain amount of vitamin P and has the effects of dredging collaterals, resolving phlegm, regulating qi and relieving depression.
Citrus stone tastes bitter and non-toxic, and has the function of promoting qi circulation and relieving pain. Can be used for treating hernia and lumbago. Even the roots and leaves of oranges can be used as medicine, which has different effects such as soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen and regulating the stomach. Orange peel also has many ingenious uses in daily life. It can beautify and protect skin, clean porcelain with tea rust, deodorize and be used as fertilizer.
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Effect of promoting fluid production and quenching thirst
Can be used for stomach yin deficiency, dry mouth or thirst quenching, and can be eaten raw with orange meat or juiced for drinking.
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Regulating Qi and Harmony
It can be used for chest distress, distending pain, vomiting, anorexia and other symptoms caused by qi stagnation of spleen and stomach.
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Eliminating phlegm and relieving cough
Can be used for treating cough due to lung qi deficiency, excessive phlegm, qi stagnation and chest obstruction.
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Oranges are good for cardiovascular health.
In a study conducted by Canadian researchers, the total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels of 16 adult men and 9 adult women were higher than normal, and they drank orange juice 1 cup (250ml), 2 cups and 3 cups every day for 4 weeks. The results showed that drinking 1 cup, 2 cups and 3 cups of orange juice every day could increase the plasma vitamin C level by 2. 1 fold, 3. 1 fold and 3.8 times respectively after 4 weeks. Drinking three glasses of orange juice every day can increase the level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) by 265,438+0%, the level of folic acid by 65,438+08% and the ratio of low-density lipoprotein to high-density lipoprotein by 65,438+06% after four weeks. HDL can remove cholesterol from arterial wall and prevent atherosclerosis. It is believed that drinking 750ml orange juice every day can effectively improve the blood lipid metabolism of patients with hypercholesterolemia and is beneficial to cardiovascular health.
In the report Diet, Nutrition and Prevention of Chronic Diseases, the World Health Organization proposed that citrus fruits can effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Folic acid in citrus fruits can reduce plasma homocysteine, which can damage arterial blood vessels and is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Citrus fruits are rich in potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure and maintain normal heart rhythm. Vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids all have anti-lipid oxidation effects, which can prevent the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization of Australia reviewed and analyzed 48 studies on citrus fruits and diseases, and found that eating one kind of fruit (non-citrus) every day can reduce the stroke risk by 4%, while eating one kind of orange fruit every day can reduce the stroke risk by 19%. This fully shows that citrus fruits have extraordinary cardiovascular protection.
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Efficacy and function of orange peel
Studies have shown that hesperidin contained in the peel of citrus fruits, such as citrus, can protect human health and enhance immunity through its own antioxidant effect, and has the functions of inhibiting the growth of cancerous tumors in liver, esophagus, large intestine and skin and promoting the normalization of cancer cells. People who eat a citrus fruit every day can reduce the risk of oral cancer, laryngeal cancer and gastric cancer by 50%.
Orange peel, also known as dried tangerine peel, is one of the important drugs. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says that dried tangerine peel is "the same supplement is the supplement; Laxative diarrhea; The same liter of medicine will go up; The same medicine will be dropped. " Orange peel is an important medicine for regulating qi, eliminating dampness, promoting diuresis, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, strengthening spleen and regulating stomach.
Orange peel contains a lot of vitamin C and essential oil, which can be washed, dried and preserved like tea. You can drink it with tea or alone, which is fragrant, refreshing and ventilated.
Orange peel has the functions of regulating qi, resolving phlegm, invigorating stomach, removing dampness and lowering blood pressure, and is a good Chinese herbal medicine. It can be washed, dried in the sun, soaked in Chinese liquor, and drunk after 2-3 weeks, which can clear away lung heat and resolve phlegm. The longer the soaking time, the better the wine taste.
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Put a few pieces of orange peel when cooking porridge, which tastes fragrant and refreshing, and can also play an appetizing role;
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When barbecuing or spareribs, add a few pieces of orange peel, which is delicious and won't feel greasy;
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Orange peel can be made into candied orange shreds, candied oranges, candied orange peel, orange peel sauce, orange peel fragrance and other delicious foods. In addition, habitual constipation in the elderly can also be treated with orange peel. One method is to clean the orange peel, dry it in the sun, bake it crisp (or stir-fry it with slow fire) and grind it into fine powder. Take 1g each time, three times a day. Another method is: wash the orange peel, slice it, add appropriate amount of sugar and honey, boil and cool, take one tablespoon each time, three times a day.