Which of us doesn't like oranges? Tasty, sweet, bright - both adults and children love these fruits. Do we know about their beneficial properties?
Orange is often recommended by nutritionists. And that's why.
Nowadays, many are interested in how many calories are in consumed foods. If you take an orange, its calorie content is 41 kcal / 100 g of pulp. This is quite a bit, and therefore this fruit can be eaten without harm to the figure. The average size of the fruit contains 70-80 calories, due to which, the orange is part of many diets.
Oranges, calories, diets - these three words are often used together. Why is it so often recommended for diets? Because when we eat an orange, its calorie content is low, and the feeling of fullness lasts 2-3 hours. It is both healthy and very tasty. Sweet, juicy fruit as if created for joy. Some properties of orange are still being explored. For example, scientists are investigating the ability of pectins, which are found in peels and fruits, to reduce blood sugar.
As you know, diet is not when we are starving, but when we are eating properly. Eat tasty and healthy food while losing weight? Many people think that this is impossible. But they are wrong. There are products that are tasty and healthy, and almost do not contain calories, but at the same time perfectly saturate. Yes, we are talking about an orange.
Since the orange calorie content is low, this beautiful orange fruit can be eaten calmly, without fear for the figure. The only thing that can limit its intake is the presence of an allergy to citrus fruits. In this case, you just need to know the measure in use.
When you eat an orange, its calorie content is such that, although it gives a feeling of satiety, it does not affect the figure.
That's why nutritionists recommend this fruit.
When we eat oranges, the calories eaten by us not only do not harm the figure, but also help to lose weight. After all, it contains a lot of fiber, which helps cleanse the intestines.
But an orange is useful not only for those who are on a diet.
The healing properties of orange were known in the Middle Ages. The dried peel was used for coughing and colds, to stimulate appetite, as well as for more serious illnesses. Alcohol tincture on the crusts was offered as a remedy for fever.
In Rome, orange blossom water was used to treat a hangover and stomach problems. Arabs used fruit to treat frustrated nerves - with apathy, depression, fears and irritability.
In China, oranges have been used for nausea and stomach problems.
Many ancient and medieval doctors advised eating a few orange fruits a day to protect against flu and improve bowel activity.
Modern medicine has confirmed the recommendations of ancient doctors.
Orange really has many useful properties.
This fruit contains:
- vitamins C, B, A and P;
- minerals - calcium, phosphorus, potassium;
- several types of useful essential oils were found in the peel.
For the prevention of vitamin deficiency, the fruits of orange are used very actively.
Special mention should be made of orange juice. This product improves metabolism, stimulates appetite, improves digestion, invigorates and tones. For those who suffer from constipation or low acidity of gastric juice, doctors recommend drinking orange juice. However, those who have high acidity, a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer, should limit the use of this fetus and juice from it.
An orange contains a lot of potassium, which has a pronounced diuretic effect.
Orange juice is often used to prevent colds, to fight viruses. To prevent periodontal disease, it is recommended to eat an orange completely, along with the peel.
So, eat oranges and be healthy and beautiful.