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😉 Greetings to my dear readers! In the article “Tangerines: benefits and harms to health” about the calorie content of the fruit, its benefits and contraindications. How to store, how to choose.
In my distant childhood, tangerines appeared in our house only to celebrate the New Year. The room was filled with the scent of a Christmas tree and the scent of bright orange fruits. This citrus was brought from Abkhazia. In the Soviet “era of scarcity” it was necessary to stand in line to buy tangerines (1-2 kg per person).
Times have changed and today many countries supply these sun fruits. Now you can buy them at any time of the year, as you wish!
This unique citrus is native to southern China. It appeared in European countries quite recently, at the beginning of the XNUMXth century.
Mandarins: beneficial properties
If vegetables or fruits are bright yellow, red or orange, then this will certainly be suitable for treating depression or helping to remove a bad mood.
It is also easy to determine by this color that beta-carotene is present here. More often in all orange and red carotene is definitely there! Carrots, bell peppers, pumpkin, tangerines, oranges.
Composition and calorie content
In 100 g of the product:
- kcal – 38;
- proteins – 0,8 g;
- fats – 0,2 g;
- carbohydrates – 7,5 g;
- organic acids – 1,1 g;
- dietary fiber – 1,9 g;
- water – 88 g;
- vitamins: A, P, beta-carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, E, PP:
- macronutrients: potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus.
Medicinal properties of mandarin
- never remove the white mesh covering the wedges. It is in it that glycosides are contained that have a beneficial effect on the work of the cardiovascular system;
- perfectly quench thirst;
- useful for people prone to depression;
- orange color and pleasant aroma cheer up;
- with a cold, it partially helps to reduce high body temperature;
- prevents the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels;
- prevent the development of atherosclerosis;
- enhance immunity. Vitamin C helps to resist colds viruses;
- relieve cough (inhalation);
- the content of antioxidants in the pulp of the fruit slows down the aging process and the formation of wrinkles. Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin;
- tangerine oil is an effective anti-cellulite agent (sold in pharmacies);
- aroma lamp with 3-4 drops of essential tangerine oil will help against insomnia;
- a few drops of this oil can be added to face or hand cream;
- for those who prefer to relax in the bath, add 3 drops of oil to the bath. This will bring you a pleasant stay and comfort;
- do not throw away the fragrant crust – spread it out at home. For example, on cabinets, it cleans the air;
- peel from tangerines will benefit from inhalation for colds (pour boiling water).
Mandarins: contraindications
- people with diabetes should be wary of tangerines or completely abandon them;
- contraindicated for stomach ulcers, gastritis with high acidity, colitis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- harmful for cholecystitis, hepatitis and acute nephritis;
- Eating large amounts of tangerines can cause rashes and redness of the face and body. They are a strong allergen;
- pregnant women should refrain from this fruit in order to protect the unborn child from possible diathesis. And if there is an irresistible desire to taste the “forbidden fruit”, then 3-4 slices will help.
Remember to wash the fruit before peeling it! It is very important!
How to choose?
Be careful! Sometimes citrus peels are treated with chemicals or wax to make them shine. Don’t buy glossy tangerines! Look for regular fruits without dark spots.
How to store tangerines
Store tangerines in the fruit compartment of your refrigerator. But not in a plastic bag! Let them breathe. Wrap each fruit in paper. For long-term storage, lightly rub the tangerines with vegetable oil.
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Mandarin essential oil
Sold in pharmacies. It is obtained by cold pressing the peel of fresh fruit.
- has a calming, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic effect;
- effectively helps to recover from depression;
- counteracts cellulite;
- softens cough;
- for cough inhalation;
- eliminates inflammation and bleeding of the gums;
- used in cosmetology;
- used for insomnia, irritability (aroma lamp, bath);
- oil is added to massage cream or oil (5 drops per 15 grams of the main one);
- adding a few drops of oil to the face cream will improve the condition of the skin;
- for health, you can add 1 drop of oil to herbal tea.
Important! Do not apply tangerine oil to your skin if you are going out of the house. The sun will cause skin burns!
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