Exotic mandarin has long become a familiar guest of our table. And we do not even think about how much useful there is in this miracle - fruit.
The tangerine season is getting closer and closer. Mandarins have long been a favorite winter fruit in Russia, they are strongly associated with a series of New Year's holidays and have become a classic attribute of New Year's Eve. In addition to creating a festive mood, tangerines have a number of useful properties, including medicinal ones.
Mandarin composition
There are a lot of vitamins and nutrients in the chemical composition of tangerines. In terms of the content of vitamin C, a little orange, in addition, mandarin contains other vitamins of the B group, vitamins PP, A, E, K. The fruit pulp contains many minerals (calcium, copper, iron, manganese, zinc), organic acids and phytoncides. Even the peel of tangerines is useful, from which tangerine oil is made, it is thanks to it that tangerine has a very characteristic aroma.
The nutritional value of tangerine is only 53 kcal per 100 grams, of which 13.34 grams of carbohydrates, 0.81 grams of protein and 0.31 grams of fat.
Useful properties of mandarin
So what is a regular tangerine good for? This fruit has a lot of useful properties:
- Thanks to potassium, folic acid and various antioxidants contained in this fruit, it has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and harmonizes its work. Folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of cognitive dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease. Potassium helps increase blood flow to the brain. In addition, tangerines are such delicious antidepressants that give energy, relieve anxiety and fatigue.
- Thanks to all the same folic acid and B vitamins, tangerines are useful during pregnancy, as they help not only to strengthen the mother's nervous system, but also in the formation of the child's nervous system. In addition, tangerine infusions, like the fruits themselves, help to reduce the manifestation of toxicosis in pregnant women.
- Tangerines contain a high level of potassium, while sodium is significantly less. It is this combination that helps the blood vessels maintain optimal blood pressure. The combination of vitamins B6 and C, potassium helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system and reduce the possibility of a heart attack, coronary heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and stroke. The largest amount of substances useful for the heart is contained in the white membrane located between the lobules.
- Mandarins strengthen the immune system due to vitamin C, providing general strengthening, antibacterial and antiviral effects. Mandarins are indicated for consumption after viral diseases. In addition, they are good prevention.
- Vitamin C, among other things, is a participant in the creation and storage of collagen protein in the body, which is responsible for the quality of hair and skin. Vitamin B12 stimulates hair growth, strengthens hair and prevents gray hair. Mandarins have long been used as a treatment for acne, minor cuts and wounds, and some skin conditions.
- Due to their high fiber content, tangerines help to improve the functioning of the intestines and the entire digestive system.
- Mandarins have a decongestant and decongestant effect, due to which they are actively used to treat respiratory diseases - bronchitis, asthma, cough.
- Mandarin juice is used in the treatment of cystitis, as well as kidney and bladder stones.
- Due to the high content of antioxidants, tangerine is a good prevention of malignant tumors.
- Due to their low calorie content, tangerines are recommended for obesity, as well as the need for therapeutic fasting.
Contraindications to the use of tangerines
Despite the impressive list of positive qualities of the product, it also has a number of contraindications. They should not be used for the following diseases:
- Inflammation in the intestinal tract
- Ulcers of the stomach and duodenum,
- Gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice,
- Hepatitis,
- Holcystitis
- Nephritis.
Due to the high sugar content, excessive consumption of tangerines can lead to diabetes. If the disease is already present, then the use of tangerines should be treated with caution and limit their use to 1-2 pieces per day.
Mandarin can also become dangerous for people who are prone to allergies. Mandarin, like any citrus fruit, is capable of provoking allergies.
Mandarin in folk medicine
When treating colds.
It is generally believed that the best option for preventing and treating colds is lemon, because it has a high content of vitamin C. Mandarin, on the other hand, can be a tastier and more practical alternative. 2-3 fruits a day provide the body with a daily dose of vitamin C.
Tangerine juice is beneficial for fever, thirst quencher and fever relief. This is due to the presence of phytoncides in it - natural antiseptics that can fight infections.
Folk recipes
For colds and viral infections accompanied by a high fever, you can make tangerine juice, but you can use no more than half a glass. It can be diluted with water.
With bronchitis and bronchial asthma, you can drink a glass of tangerine juice in the morning.
For the prevention of colds and flu, you can make the following tincture
Products: 2 tablespoons of chopped tangerine peel, 1 glass of vodka
Preparation: pour the peel with vodka and let it brew for 10 days in a dark room, then strain. Take 20 drops 20 minutes before meals, morning and evening.
Delicious and easy step-by-step tangerine recipes
Fruit salad
Products for two servings: orange, apple, kiwi, tangerine, pomegranate (several grains), yogurt 250 ml. You can choose any fruit for the salad that is at home today.
Preparation:
1. Tangerine cut into slices and clear of white membranes.
2. Put the peeled wedges in two dessert bowls or bowls.
3. Peel and cut the kiwi into cubes, add to the tangerines.
4. Peel the apples, core and cut into cubes, add to the rest of the fruit.
5. Peel and cut oranges into small pieces, send to the rest of the ingredients.
6. Pour yogurt over everything and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
7. Dessert is ready.
Bright salad of tangerines and persimmons
Food for two servings: 2 pieces of tangerines and persimmons, 200 grams of feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts, 100 grams of Iceberg lettuce, a tablespoon of mustard with grains, honey, half the juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Preparation:
1. Peel the tangerines, remove seeds and white membranes from the slices.
2. Peel the persimmon, cut into small slices, remove the seeds.
3. Cut the salad into small square plates.
4. To prepare the sauce, mix honey, butter, mustard and lemon juice, beat everything.
5. Put salad on a plate, then persimmons and tangerines, add feta cheese, sprinkle with walnuts.
6. Pour the prepared sauce over the salad.
Bon Appetit!
