Vitamin is a low-molecular-weight organic compound, which is a necessary nutrient for human growth, development, reproduction and maintaining physiological functions. It is not the main raw material of various tissues, nor is it the energy source in the body. Its function is mainly to regulate substance metabolism. Many vitamins are the main components of coenzyme and play a very important role in regulating substance metabolism.
Oranges taste sweet, sour and cold. It has the effects of promoting fluid production, quenching thirst, stimulating appetite and relieving qi. Oranges are extremely rich and comprehensive in nutrition. Oranges are rich in vitamins C and P, which can increase human resistance, increase capillary elasticity and lower blood cholesterol. People with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and arteriosclerosis often eat oranges. Oranges contain cellulose and pectin, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help clear the intestines and eliminate harmful substances in the body. Orange peel is also a good medicine for treating colds, cough, loss of appetite and chest and abdominal pain.
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Six benefits of eating oranges:
1, salty orange juice-supplement physical strength
Drinking orange juice after exercise, rich in fructose can quickly replenish physical strength, and up to 85% water can quench thirst and refresh. Especially remind orange juice to drink immediately after squeezing, otherwise the oxygen in the air will quickly reduce its vitamin C content. Add some salt to drink, the effect is more obvious.
2, orange seed powder-treatment of rheumatism
Bake dried orange seeds in a pot. Be careful not to fry them, but try to dry the oil. Pulverize the fried orange core into powder, and take it with boiling water, 3 ~ 5g each time, and drink it after meals. Long-term persistence can treat rheumatism to some extent.
3, orange salad-enhance immunity
Orange petals contain almost all the nutrients that fruits can provide, which can enhance human immunity, promote disease recovery and accelerate wound healing. In particular, it can supplement dietary fiber and help defecation. Smokers are especially reminded to eat more oranges, and patients with gastritis and gallbladder disease should eat oranges carefully.
4, orange peel drink-softening blood vessels
Put 30 grams of clean fresh orange peel into 1 liter of water and boil for 15 minutes to make an orange peel drink. The orange peel beverage is slightly bitter, and the hesperidin contained in it can soften blood vessels and reduce blood lipids, and daily drinking can prevent cardiovascular diseases. Drinking a cup before meals can also stimulate appetite.
5, orange honey-cough, hypnosis
Take a spoonful of orange honey and mix it with warm water to relieve the symptoms of nerves and cough. Orange honey can also hypnotize and improve mild sleep disorders. It is best to heat milk before going to bed. In addition, drinking orange honey is also helpful for abdominal pain and diarrhea.
6, orange flower tea-promote digestion and absorption
Drink orange blossom tea after meals. Sweet and sour golden tea can promote digestion and absorption. In addition, orange blossom tea also has the function of relieving tension and anxiety, and is suitable for drinking during work breaks.
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