Oranges are one of our favorite fruits in winter, orange fruits are distinguished by their original aroma, bright color and excellent taste. This fruit not only lifts your mood, but also brings great health benefits.
The essential oils contained in the peel are responsible for the bright orange aroma. Orange oil strengthens the immune system, improves mood, helps to recuperate after a serious illness or surgery, and promotes skin regeneration. The fruit contains calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, selenium, manganese, copper, sodium, iron, vitamins A, C, E, group B, fiber, salicylic acid, bioflavonoids, phytoncides. One orange contains the daily requirement of vitamin C.
Oranges are useful for vitamin deficiencies, puffiness, slow metabolism, anemia, hypertension. The fruit prevents the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, improves the functionality of the nervous system, and lowers blood sugar.
Orange has a beneficial effect on brain activity and physical endurance, helps to fight viral diseases. The use of this citrus helps to cope with such an unpleasant problem as constipation, improves blood circulation, and helps to strengthen tooth enamel.
Of course, it is best to eat fresh oranges. But you can make fresh juice from them, add them to baked goods, cook various sauces and marinades based on orange.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that this fruit increases blood pressure and can cause allergies, you should not get carried away with oranges in the presence of stomach ulcers and high acidity.