Nutritional value of oranges
1. 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 also play a good cosmetic role.
2. 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.
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.
The thin skin of orange contains a lot of dietary fiber and pectin, which can not only promote defecation, but also lower cholesterol.
5. 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.
6. Oranges contain essential oil, which can regulate the powder honey with normal hormones and regulate various systems of the human body by stimulating the endocrine system.
7. Oranges contain 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.
8. 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 human skin and eyes, and at the same time it can prevent the body from being harmed by free radicals. In addition, carotene can improve human immunity and prevent and inhibit lung cancer.
The efficacy and function of oranges
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.
1, promoting fluid production to quench 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.
2. Regulating Qi and Harmony
It can be used for chest distress, distending pain, vomiting and anorexia caused by qi stagnation of spleen and stomach.
3. Eliminating phlegm and relieving cough
Can be used for treating cough due to lung qi deficiency, excessive phlegm, qi stagnation and chest obstruction.
4. 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.