Emma Miller
Unexpected facts about one of our favorite fruits. Tangerine is an integral attribute of the New Year holidays, but few people know that everyone’s favorite fruit can do both good and harm.
Tangerines are considered to be very healthy, although they can be harmful to some people, writes fruit city.
What are the benefits of tangerines?
The fruit contains a large number of various acids and vitamins, so it can be safely recommended for a lack of these substances in the body. Tangerines also contain natural antiseptics, which help fight bacteria. Citrus fruits can strengthen the immune system due to the content of a large amount of ascorbic acid.
The fruit is good for fighting colds, and tangerine peel is especially appreciated because it helps to thin sputum and reduce coughing. Tangerine also helps to reduce fever, and activate the body’s defenses against ARVI and influenza, and tangerine oil is known for its sedative effect, it calms, improves sleep, and helps to get rid of anxiety.
They help to improve digestion – the fruit is high in fiber and pectin, which accelerate the movement of food and activate metabolism. Tangerines can become part of a diet because they contribute to weight loss, although they contain enough sugar.
The harm of tangerines – who should eat them with caution
Tangerines are recommended to be consumed with caution, as they are an allergenic fruit. In addition, they should be limited or excluded from the diet for:
- diseases of the intestines and stomach (gastritis with high acidity, ulcers), as ascorbic acid irritates damaged mucous membranes
- the presence of hepatitis, nephritis, or cholecystitis – due to liver damage
- increased appetite and eating disorders – you should not eat fruit on an empty stomach and immediately after a meal.
- Also, do not give tangerines to children under three years of age or limit consumption to a few slices a day.
