Exotic tangerine has long been a familiar guest of our table. And we don’t even think about how many useful things there are in this miracle - fruit.
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The tangerine season is getting closer and closer. Tangerines have long been the favorite winter fruit in Russia, they are strongly associated with a series of New Year 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.
The chemical composition of mandarins is quite a lot of vitamins and nutrients. By the content of vitamin C, a little bit of an orange, in addition, mandarin contains other B vitamins, vitamins PP, A, E, K. The pulp of the fruit contains many minerals (calcium, copper, iron, manganese, zinc), organic acids and volatile. Even the peel of tangerines, from which tangerine oil is made, is useful, it is thanks to it that tangerine has a very characteristic aroma.
The nutritional value of mandarin 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 ordinary mandarin good for? The beneficial properties of this fruit are:
- Thanks to potassium, folic acid and various antioxidants contained in this fruit, it favorably affects the nervous system and harmonizes its work. Folic acid use 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 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 baby’s nervous system. In addition, tangerine infusions, like the fruits themselves, help to reduce the manifestation of toxicosis in pregnant women.
- Mandarins contain a high level of potassium, while sodium is much less. It is this combination that helps blood vessels maintain optimal blood pressure. The combination of vitamins B6 and C, potassium contribute to the strengthening of the cardiovascular system and reduce the likelihood of a heart attack, coronary heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke. The largest amount of substances useful for the heart is contained in the white membrane located between the lobules.
- Mandarins strengthen immunity due to vitamin C, providing general strengthening, antibacterial and antiviral effects. Mandarins are indicated for use after suffering viral diseases. In addition, they are a good prevention.
- Vitamin C, among other things, is a participant in the creation and preservation 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, small cuts and wounds and some skin diseases.
- Due to the high fiber content, tangerines contribute to the improvement of the intestines and the entire digestive system.
- Mandarins have decongestant and decongestant effects, 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 stones in the kidneys and bladder.
- Due to the high content of antioxidants, mandarin is a good prevention of the occurrence of malignant tumors.
- Due to the 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,
- Gastric and duodenal ulcer
- Gastritis with increased acidity of gastric juice,
- Hepatitis,
- Cholecystitis
- 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 mandarins should be treated with caution and limit their use to 1-2 pieces per day.
Mandarin can also be dangerous for people who are prone to allergies. Mandarin, like any citrus, can provoke the occurrence of allergies.
Mandarin in traditional medicine.
In the treatment of colds.
It is believed that the best option for the prevention and treatment of colds is lemon, because there is a high content of vitamin C. Mandarin can make a more tasty and practical alternative. 2-3 fruits a day provide the body with a daily dose of vitamin C.
Mandarin juice will be useful at elevated body temperature, it quenches thirst well and alleviates the symptoms of fever. This is due to the presence of phytoncides in it - natural antiseptics that can fight infections.
Folk recipes
With colds and viral infections accompanied by high fever, you can make tangerine juice, but you can drink 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.
To prevent colds and flu, you can do the following tincture
Products: 2 tablespoons of chopped tangerine peel, 1 cup of vodka
Preparation: pour peel with vodka and let it brew for 10 days in a dark room, then strain. Take 20 drops 20 minutes before meals in the morning and evening.
Delicious and easy step by step recipes from tangerines.
Fruit salad
Products in two servings: orange, apple, kiwi, mandarin, pomegranate (several grains), yogurt 250 ml. Fruits for salad, you can choose any that are at home today.
Cooking:
1. Tangerine divided into segments and cleaned of white membranes.
2. Put the peeled slices in two dessert plates or cups.
3. Peel and chop the kiwi, add to the tangerines.
4. Peel the apples, remove the core and cut into cubes, add to the rest of the fruit.
5. Peel and cut the oranges into small pieces, send to the rest of the ingredients.
6. Pour everything with yogurt and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
7. The dessert is ready.
