Nutritional value and efficacy of mandarin oranges

Mandarin orange is a kind of plant in the Rutaceae family. Its fruit looks like both tangerine and orange and tastes sweet and sour and refreshing with high nutritional value. In fact, this fruit is a new variety of fruit obtained by natural hybridization of orange and tangerine. This fruit not only has beautiful appearance, but also has the dual nutrition and characteristics of tangerine and orange.

Nutritional value of mandarin oranges

Mandarin oranges are rich in nutrients. They combine the nutritional strengths of tangerines and oranges. It is said that every 100 grams of mandarin orange pulp contains 13 grams of carbohydrates, and the crude fiber, protein and fat content can reach more than one gram. In addition, the calcium content in this fruit is particularly high, reaching 56 milligrams. In addition, the content of malic acid, citric acid and vitamins in mandarin oranges is also particularly high.

The efficacy of Emperor Mandarin

1. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements

Mandarin oranges contain a large amount of dietary fiber and some natural pectin. These substances can promote gastrointestinal motility, and can remove garbage and toxins accumulated on the gastrointestinal wall, so that they can be excreted from the body as soon as possible with the stool. Eating more mandarin oranges can not only moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements, but also cleanse the intestines, detoxify and prevent obesity.

2. Anti-cancer

Mandarin oranges are also a kind of fruit that can prevent and fight cancer. The flesh of this fruit is rich in vitamin C and trace element selenium, which can prevent the formation of carcinogens in the human body. In addition, the white silk-like substance on the surface of mandarin orange pulp is also a natural Chinese medicinal material. It also has a strong anti-cancer effect. Therefore, when people eat mandarin oranges, they can effectively prevent cancer by eating the white silk on its surface.

3. Reduce fat, lose weight, beautify and nourish the skin

If people eat more mandarin oranges, they can absorb rich pectin, which can speed up the metabolism and decomposition of fat in the body, reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, soften blood vessels and prevent elevated blood lipids, and also play an important role in weight loss. Mandarin oranges also have certain beauty effects. The vitamin C they contain can not only fade spots, but also remove free radicals in the skin, making people's skin whiter, tenderer and smoother.