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It is quite possible to use tangerines for weight loss, since they are not high in calories, and also have an average glycemic index. It should be noted that citrus fruits poorly saturate the body. They can provoke a feeling of hunger, which is why there is a risk of getting better. Therefore, they can only be used in limited quantities. In some cases, such products are completely excluded from the daily menu.
Do tangerines get fat
It is impossible to get fat from tangerines if you use them moderately – no more than 2-3 pieces per day (up to 400 g). Moreover, it is permissible to do this not daily, but, for example, no more than four times a week. Otherwise, you can really get better from the fruits.
They contain fast carbohydrates and saccharides that slow down weight loss. Another disadvantage is that citruses can excite the appetite. Therefore, they indirectly contribute to weight gain. If you eat a lot of fruits every day, you can really get better from them.
The benefits of tangerines for weight loss
With moderate use of tangerines, it is impossible to gain weight from them. Fruits partly contribute to weight loss, since they are low in calories and do not allow you to get better. The pulp contains a lot of water and nutrients that ensure normal metabolism:
- calcium;
- zinc;
- iron;
- organic acids;
- phytoncides;
- carotene.
Of particular benefit is the flavonoid nobiletin contained in the peel of citrus fruits. It does not allow you to get better, because it normalizes the production of insulin. The substance prevents the deposition of fat and helps to lose weight.
There is no protein in the fruits, so they do not saturate the body for a long time. Within 30-40 minutes after eating citrus, the feeling of hunger will return.
Are tangerines high in calories?
Tangerines are low-calorie foods, so they do not allow you to get better (with moderate use). Depending on the sugar content, the calorie content per 100 g of pulp ranges from 38 to 53 kcal.
Nutritional value for the same weight:
- proteins – 0,8 g;
- fats – 0,2 g;
- carbohydrates – 7,5
These fruits also contain dietary fiber – 1,9 g per 100 g. When they enter the intestines, they cleanse it of processed products, improve digestion and normalize metabolic processes.
With moderate consumption, you will not be able to get better from citrus fruits.
Is it possible to eat tangerines at night, in the evening
Mandarin has an average glycemic index of 40 to 49 (depending on the sugar content). It does not provoke the release of insulin into the blood and the deposition of fat. Therefore, the fruits can be consumed both in the evening and at night. But if a person is in the process of active weight loss (strict diet, starvation, sports), then you should not eat citrus fruits at night.
They increase the acidity of the stomach, can provoke diarrhea, cause discomfort.
Tangerine diet for weight loss
There are several menu options that will not allow you to get better. Citruses will make it possible to remove a few extra pounds:
- The ration is for three days. Breakfast is black coffee with a little sugar. The second meal is 2 tangerines and one boiled egg. Lunch – 300 g of sauerkraut and 100 g of boiled chicken fillet without salt. Snack – 2 fruits and one boiled egg. Dinner – boiled meat with stewed cabbage (100 g each).
- Menu for 10 days. Breakfast – tangerine and black tea without sugar. Snack at 11 o’clock – 3 tangerines and one boiled egg. Lunch – boiled chicken fillet, 1 fruit and black tea without sugar. Dinner – 1 tangerine, 100 g of boiled fish and a small portion of vegetable soup (200 g). At night – a glass of kefir or yogurt without sugar. As a result, you can lose up to 7 kg.
- Extreme option – a diet for 14 days. Every day you can eat 6 tangerines and 6 boiled egg whites. The result is minus 10–12 kg.
But this is an inferior food option. If it is possible to lose weight for a long time, then it is better to make a different, more harmonious diet.
The maximum duration of the tangerine diet (in the absence of contraindications) is 14 days
Unloading day on tangerines
Tangerines with a diet are most often used not on an ongoing basis, but for fasting days. They need to be arranged at least once a week, but no more than three. On such days, it is permissible to eat citrus fruits in any quantity (until full). You also need to drink clean water. It fills the stomach, which allows you to drown out hunger.
Excessive consumption of citrus fruits can lead to negative health effects. Therefore, it is better to consult with your doctor beforehand. This is especially important for people with any digestive disorders.
Mandarin peel for weight loss
The peel of tangerines contains quite a lot of antioxidants that block harmful substances and help preserve cells. Thanks to this, it is possible to maintain a metabolism, which makes it possible not to get better, but to remove extra pounds.
The calorie content of the zest (without the white layer) is 97 kcal per 100 g. But it is consumed in small quantities, so it will not be possible to get better. The peel can be used to obtain a drink that is useful for fasting days. Cooking instructions:
- Wash fruits thoroughly.
- Cut off the top layer with a sharp knife or fine grater.
- Get a glass of zest (100 g) and grind it.
- Pour boiling water (1 l).
- Infuse under a ceramic lid for 1 hour.
- After cooling, strain, bring the volume with warm water to 1 liter.
Such a drink can be consumed along with water on fasting days. In this case, it is better not to eat anything. But if this is difficult, you can eat a few citrus fruits, as well as some boiled egg whites (maximum 6 pieces per day).
You can remove the zest with a special knife
Противопоказания
It is not worth using tangerines in any quantities in the presence of such diseases:
- itching, redness and other allergic reactions;
- gastritis with high acidity;
- stomach ulcer;
- duodenal ulcer;
- hepatitis;
- cholecystitis;
- acute nephritis.
The use of citrus fruits during pregnancy is permissible only in the later stages. In the early stages, it is possible to include them in a woman’s diet, but not more than one fetus per day. If the mother has a history of gastritis, allergies, or other contraindications, then the use of citrus fruits is not allowed. It is strictly forbidden for lactating women to include fruits in the diet, as this can lead to the development of allergies in the child.
Many fruits are not allowed to be eaten by children under 16 and older people over 65.
Conclusion
Tangerines for weight loss can be included in your diet up to 2-3 fruits per day. With moderate use, it is impossible to recover from them. But the fruits easily provoke the appearance of allergies, increase the acidity of the stomach. It is not worth using them in food in excess or every day. Pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, and people with digestive diseases should refrain from eating citrus fruits. If the variety is sweet, there is a risk of gaining weight due to regular use.
