Orange is a symbol of a bright, juicy and healthy life

Orange is a symbol of a bright, juicy and healthy life. And if someone gets sick, they often come to him with a string bag of these particular fruits! Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C and A, as well as B vitamins and potassium. Eating these fruits strengthens the immune system and speeds up blood circulation. In turn, the fiber they contain lowers cholesterol levels.

Perhaps, when you were buying oranges, did you notice that some fruits have a so-called “navel” on one side? What is it? It is actually a small fruit that has begun to develop inside the orange. You can probably call him a cub.

These navel oranges are the most common variety of orange, called "navel" (navel - "navel" in English). Its lower part really resembles a navel. It is believed that the larger the navel, the sweeter the orange. This variety of oranges has no seeds and has high taste. These oranges are sweeter than others, but have less juice. Therefore, they are not suitable for juice production.

We cannot imagine winter holidays without the traditional Olivier salad, and the people of China cannot imagine them without oranges. They are considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Therefore, in the first days of the Chinese New Year, sunny oranges are the best gift for family and friends.

Tangerines, oranges and other citrus fruits- an integral part of the winter diet: they feed our body with natural energy and a natural immunomodulator - vitamin C. According to studies published in the British Journal of Nutrition, it is absorbed much better from natural sources - orange juice or oranges - than from Dietary supplements or vitamin complexes.

HEALTHY ORANGE SLICES

Orange is famous not only for its very high content of vitamin C. So, this citrus:

❶ ORANGE IS GOOD FOR THE HEART. According to WHO research, folate (a B vitamin) contained in oranges reduces the level of homocysteine, an amino acid that provokes the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. And potassium, which normalizes blood pressure, which this citrus is also rich in, enhances its effect and prevents the occurrence of edema.

❷ ORANGE IS LOW CALORIE. A medium orange (130 g) contains only 61 kcal. If you are not allergic to this citrus, you can add it to fruit salads or eat it separately as a second breakfast or afternoon snack. “Just don’t forget that some varieties of oranges contain a lot of acid, which can irritate the stomach,” warns Ekaterina Belova, chief physician at the Palette Nutrition center for personal dietetics. “Therefore, if there are oranges separately, then only sweet varieties.”

❸ ORANGE CONTAINS FIBER. An average orange contains 3.13 g of fiber (12.5% ​​of our required amount). Citrus fiber helps cleanse the intestines and reduce blood cholesterol levels. To get the most of this substance, you need to eat oranges whole, and not squeeze the juice out of them.

❹ ORANGE IS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS. Citrus antioxidants accelerate the breakdown of free radicals and reduce the risk of various tumors, and they also promote better absorption of iron.

❺ ORANGE AVAILABLE. Oranges store well, and in some countries that supply exotic goods (Turkey, Egypt, China) they are grown all year round. However, they taste better in winter, as Moroccan and Sicilian citrus fruits appear in stores at this time of year.

✴ Freshly squeezed orange juice contains a lot of carbohydrates, so it is good to use as “fuel” for the body after fitness.

Which oranges should you buy?

The oranges most often found in our stores are “Navel” and “Valencia” oranges, Sicilian citruses (“Tarocco” (Tagosso) variety) and small seedless “Moroccans” (“Morocco Light” or “Salustiana”) "

❧ GRADE “NEVIL”

. "Navil" (its most popular variety is "Navil Washington") is easy to identify by its characteristic "navel" growth on the base of the fruit (navel in Russian - navel) and pale orange color. Oranges of this variety are the sweetest and do not contain seeds. They are easier to peel than Valencia. However, they are not as juicy, and sometimes contain a lot of partitions and fibers, making them almost impossible to eat.

❧ VARIETY “VALENCIA”

. “Valencia” is distinguished by its bright orange color, thin skin and pleasant sourness. It is very juicy, but contains a small number of seeds and does not peel as well as sweet Neville. Oranges of this variety are universal: they can be eaten either separately or added to different dishes. The main thing is to choose the right fruit: ideally, they should not be too large, uniform in color and without dents.

❧ VARIETY “TAROKKO”

Blood oranges (the most famous variety is Tarocco) are a real gourmet find: famous Italian chefs use their juice to prepare deliciously delicate sauces, and their pulp is added to salads and risotto. Sometimes there are seeds in their pulp. They taste sweet and sour and have a very delicate aroma. The “selection” criteria are the same as for “Valencia” - the fruits must be of medium size and without damage.

VARIETY “MOROCCO LITE”

Moroccan seedless oranges are small and juicy, making them the best ones to juice and drink after a workout. In appearance, they are very similar to “Valencia”, so you can calculate them empirically by cutting the fruit in half (there will be no seeds in it), or by looking at the sticker with the name of the supplier country. You can identify a ripe “Moroccan” by its pronounced smell, elastic sides and thin skin without dents.

Rules for storing oranges

Many people think that if they buy unripe oranges, they will ripen at home. Alas, this will not happen - they will remain green and tasteless. It is better to take ripe fruits filled with juice. They should be stored in the refrigerator or in a cool place for no more than 2 weeks.

Product Description

Orange- fruit orange tree (Citrus sinensis). It's hard to believe, but historically the orange represents mandarin hybrid (Citrus reticulata) And pomelo (Citrus maxima). However, it appeared so long ago that now no one remembers its hybrid origin: it is known that oranges were cultivated in China as early as 2.5 thousand years BC.

Orange is a round citrus fruit with orange peel, sometimes with red veins. Its pulp is sour, light orange or (for king oranges) dark red, divided into segments. There are oranges with and without seeds.

Origin of the Russian word orange and French orange not entirely clear. Some suggest that the word orange comes from the French word or- “golden”, others - from the Persian-Arabic word naerang- “bitterness of taste.” There is a peculiar version of the origin of the Russian word “orange”. Portuguese navigators called it the “Chinese apple.” Oranges came to Russia from Holland, in Dutch “apple” - appel, "Chinese" - sien. So it turned out - an orange.

In Europe oranges appeared in the 15th century; they were brought from the East by Genoese or Portuguese merchants. In the 16th century in Central Europe it was considered fashionable to grow orange trees in so-called greenhouses (the word "greenhouse", of course, comes from orange). For many centuries, the orange remained a rare, exotic fruit in Europe. These fruits were either turned into candied fruits or used primarily for table setting. They were given as gifts, especially to the sick, and the giver of oranges was considered a refined and wealthy person.

Oranges are fruits with a fairly high content of vitamins, especially C, B1 and P, so their consumption prevents the development of vitamin deficiency. Oranges contain up to 12% sugars, organic acids (0.6-2% citric acid), a large amount of pectin substances (up to 12% in the pulp, up to 16% in the outer layer of the peel and up to 30% in the inner layer of the fruit peel). Among the mineral substances, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus salts predominate; there is a little iodine. Orange is a supplier of inositol (vitamin B8), which regulates fat metabolism in the body, lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, reduces vascular spasms, normalizes intestinal motility, and promotes the elimination of toxins. Orange is low in calories (41 kcal per 100 g).

Types and varieties

Currently, there are several dozen varieties of oranges in the world. Many varieties are characteristic of specific areas.

Distinguish several groups of orange varieties.

1. Ordinary, they are light delicatessen (blondes fines according to the French classification). They are the ones that are always found and sold in any Russian store. They can vary in shape (round or slightly elongated), size (from small to large), taste and color. Seeds are usually present, sometimes in large quantities. The flesh is usually yellow, often with an orange tint. They can be both very juicy and dry, both sour and sweet and sour. Common oranges include, for example, the following varieties:

• Salustiana (Salustiana, Spain and Morocco) - round or slightly flattened, the peel is tender, the flesh is very juicy;
• shamouti (Samouti, Israel) - large, oval, rough skin, juicy and aromatic flesh;
• Valencia, aka Valencia Leith (Late Valencian, Valencia Late, also simply Spain, Morocco, Israel, Uruguay, Argentina, South Africa) - round, smooth skin, light orange flesh, juicy, slightly sour;
• Hamlin (Hamlin)- common in Florida, dwarf, often grown at home;
• cadanera (Cadanera)- seedless orange, bred in Spain, common in Morocco and Algeria; it is also sold under the names cadena fina, cadena jueso, precoque de valencia, precoque de canares, valencia san pepins (seedless valencia);
• Calabrese or calabrese oval (Calabrese Ovale)- grows in Italy, in Calabria;
• domestic variety firstborn
• variety best Sukhumi, also bred by Soviet breeders;
• Balta(Pakistan);
• belladonna (Belladonna, Italy);
• Berna (Berna)- Grown primarily in Spain
• Biondo commune(Biondo Comune)- widely grown in the Mediterranean basin, especially in North Africa and Egypt, Greece, Italy and Spain, also known as Koines, Liscio, Beledi, Nostrale;
• Biondo Riccio (Biondo Riccio, Italy);
• carvalhal (Carvalhal, Portugal)
• castellana (Castellana, Spain)
• clanor (Clanor, South Africa)
• don joao (Dom João, Portugal)
• fukuhara (Fukuhara, Japan)
• gardner (Gardner, Florida)
• homosassa, homosassa ( Homosassa, Florida)
• Jincheng (Jincheng, China)
• Joppa (Joppa, South Africa, Texas)
• Hittmali (Khettmali, Israel, Lebanon)
• kona (Kona), a type of Valencia developed in Hawaii
• Liu Gim Gong (Lue Gim Gong, Florida), also a variety of Valencia
• layout designer (Macetera, Spain)
• malta (Malta, Pakistan)
• Maltaise blonde, Maltese white (Maltaise Blonde, North Africa)
• altaise Ovale:
• Maltais Oval (Maltaise Ovale, South Africa), also known as burning(Gary's) And Californian Mediterranean sweet(California Mediterranean Sweet)
• marrs (Marrs, California, Iran, Texas) with relatively low acidity
• midsuit (Midsweet, Florida)
• narinya ( Narinja, South India)
• parson brown(Florida, Mexico, Turkey), the fruits are round, medium in size, contain 10-30 seeds, the peel and juice are not too bright; these are the earliest oranges in the USA (ripen in early September in Texas, from early October to January in Florida;
• pen(Brazil);
• pera koroa (Pera Coroa, Brazil);
• pera natal (Pera Natal, Brazil);
• pera rio (Pera Rio, Brazil);
• pineapple, pineapple (Pineapple, North and South America, India);
• prime minister(Pineapple, South Africa)
• Rod ed(Rhode Red), a variant of Valencia, more juicy and less acidic
• robl (Roble, Florida), is of Spanish origin, very sweet
• queen,queen (Queen, South Africa)
• satgudi(Sathgudi, South India)
• seleta(Seleta), aka selecta (Selecta, Australia, Brazil), quite sour
• shamouti masri (Shamouti Masry, Egypt), variant of shamouti
• sunstar (Sunstar, Florida)
• tomango (Tomango, South Africa)
• true (Verna, Algeria, Morocco, Mexico, Spain)
• vicieda (Vicieda, Algeria, Morocco, Spain)
• vestin (Westin, Brazil)
• valencia temprana (Valencia Temprana, Spain)

A variety of common oranges is called sugar oranges, which are sometimes classified as a separate group. Very often they have a direct resemblance to varieties of ordinary oranges. These are fruits with a very low acid content. Among the sugar varieties:

• vanilla sanguinho(Vainiglia Sanguigno, Italy) - the flesh of the fruit is pink, but it does not belong to the king oranges (see below), because the carotenoid pigment lycopene takes part in pigmentation, and not anthocyanin, as in the kings;
• shamouti meski (Shamouti Meski, Middle East) - an acid-free form of shamouti orange;
• mozambi (Mosambi)- grows in India and Pakistan, somewhat fresh.

Often includes in a separate group jaffro oranges, jaffa oranges, which are harvested in Israel from December to May. These are large fruits with thick tuberous skin, very sweet and juicy.

2. Navel oranges, they are navel (blondes navels according to the French classification, from French. and English navel- "navel"). The fruit is usually large, beautiful and has a characteristic navel (second rudimentary fruitlet) at the top of the fruit. The skin is usually thin, smooth and shiny. Color - bright orange. There are usually no seeds. Navel oranges are usually more expensive than ordinary oranges. Among the varieties:

• Navlin, aka navelina (Naveline, Spain, Morocco, South Africa) - large, the peel may be rough, the flesh is juicy and sweet;
• navlat (Navelate, Spain, Morocco, South America, South Africa) - medium in size, rough peel, juicy, sweet flesh;
• Washington Navel (Washington Navel, Spain, Morocco, USA, Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, bred in Brazil) - large, hard, very pronounced “navel”, the flesh is quite juicy and pleasant;
• Thomson Nevel (Thomson navel, Morocco, USA, Chile, Australia, bred in California) - the fruits are slightly elongated, with a thinner and smoother skin than the Washington one, the pulp is juicy, aromatic, seedless;
• kara kara(Cara Cara navel), growing mainly in Venezuela, South Africa and California (San Joaquin Valley), with pink-red flesh, sweet and relatively low acidity.

3. Kings (sanguines according to the French classification) - with blood-red flesh, small and very sweet. Kinglets come from Italy, from the island of Sicily. Now, however, they are grown in other countries, including the USA, Spain, Morocco, and Tunisia. The fruits are usually medium in size, the skin is orange, sometimes with a reddish tint or reddish spots. There are usually no seeds in them. The pulp is juicy, its color ranges from red to blood red and burgundy. Sometimes the flesh is orange or yellowish with red streaks. The color of the pulp is due to the presence of a large amount of anthocyanins (these are antioxidants that reduce the risk of many diseases, including cardiovascular diseases). Blood oranges are high in iron and vitamins (usually more than their orange counterparts). Among the varieties:

• Moro (Moro, Italy) - fruits of medium size, round, with a slight tendency to ovality, the peel is rough, the flesh is juicy;
• double fin (Double Fine, Italy, Spain, Morocco) - the fruits are large, the peel is thin, the flesh is bright red, juicy;
• Maltese (Maltaise, Malta, Tunisia) - fruits are almost round, with a slight tendency to ovality, the skin is red, the flesh is bright red or with red-purple veins, very juicy, sour;
• tarocco (Tarocco, Italy) - the fruits are quite large, pear-shaped, the peel is smooth, the flesh is fleshy, quite juicy.
• Sanguinello commune (Sanguinello Comune, Italy) - fruits of medium size, few or no seeds, orange and red peel, medium thickness, moderately hard, dark red flesh, juicy, aromatic;
• Sanguinello Moscato(Sanguinello Moscato, Italy) - grows on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, where it is one of the main varieties; some other varieties of Sanguinello - Sanguinello Moscato Nucellare 49-5-3, Sanguinello Moscato Nucellare 49-5-5, Sanguinello Moscato di Cuscuna;
• sanguinello pinho (Sanguinello Pignu, Italy) - has some features of other varieties Sanguinello, but not many, and the basis for membership in the group is somewhat dubious. Most often, the fruits are not entirely red, but have red spots on both the peel and the pulp. Perhaps the variety comes from ordinary oranges.
• sanguinelli(Sanguinelli, Spain)
• doblephine(Doblefina)
• washington sanguine(Washington Sanguine), derived from doblephin.

Sicily-grown oranges of the Moro, Tarocco and Sanguinello varieties (except Sanguinello Pignu) protected by geographical indication Sicilian blood oranges (Arancia rossa di Sicilia) with status IGP — Indicazione geografica protetta.

How to cook

Orange fruits are used fresh and for making drinks. They are added to fruit salads and desserts. Oranges are used to make jam and preserves.

Oranges are often included in main dishes. They look appropriate next to a bird (duck with oranges).

Orange peel used as a substitute for orange peel in the preparation of various medicines, infusions, syrups, extracts, as well as in the food industry.

obtained from orange peel orange oil.

Orange season varies from country to country; In addition, different varieties ripen at different times. In the Northern Hemisphere, oranges are harvested mainly from November to March (although depending on the area and the variety of orange, the harvest can be harvested as early as September-October or as early as April-May).

In the Southern Hemisphere (in particular, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, South Africa), oranges ripen in the months corresponding to our summer.

How to select and store

At choosing an orange In the store and on the market, the first thing you should pay attention to is its variety: different varieties of orange differ from each other in size, juiciness, and acidity. Even if you can’t identify a specific variety, you can always make a choice between an ordinary orange, a navel orange, or a king orange.

You need to pay attention to the weight and size of the fetus. As a general rule, the heavier the orange, the sweeter it will be. But, at the same time, the larger it is, the less tasty it will be. Therefore, you should choose oranges that are small in size but heavy in weight. Ripe fruit will always be fragrant.

Oranges brought from Mediterranean countries are considered the most delicious. Oranges brought from Peru or South Africa are often picked unripe and they ripen during transportation - this often affects the taste.

As for the peel, it does not in any way affect the taste of oranges. Fruits with thick and thin skins can be equally tasty. The only difference is that the thick peel is much easier to clean.

As for the color of the peel and pulp of oranges, you should not rely on this point when choosing. Firstly, different varieties have different colors of peel and pulp. In addition, unfortunately, the color of the fruit can be turned orange using various chemicals.

Store oranges at home you can do it both in the refrigerator and outside it. At a temperature of +5-10°C in a well-ventilated area, oranges will last up to two weeks.

If you need to store oranges for a long time (up to 6 months), then wrap each fruit in a paper napkin and place it in a basement or other dark and cool place. Monitor the air humidity, it should be 80-90%. An orange with a green tint is considered suitable for long-term storage.

Traditionally, seeds in our country are somehow not given much attention and are often even rejoiced if, by luck, someone comes across a seedless orange or a watermelon that is not too rich in seeds. However, in the West, a certain tendency has developed to consume fruits and vegetables whole, with peel and seeds, based on the fact that only whole fruits containing seeds bring life to plants and benefits to humans. And if we figured out the peel in one of our previous reviews, then what about the seeds?

The fact is that fruit seeds are not initially intended to bring any benefit to the body. They are covered with a hard shell, have a streamlined shape and are simply designed naturally in such a way as to pass through the entire gastrointestinal tract of a person or animal with minimal damage, keeping the most important thing intact - the plant embryo. Also, special enzyme inhibitors in the shell additionally protect the seeds from digestion.

However, this does not mean that eating seeds and pits is something unhealthy and unnatural. So, according to research results, some of them are really useful for our body, it’s just that the substances hidden in the seeds will be more difficult to extract. To do this, you need to chew or crush the seeds, and the easiest way to do this is with a high-power blender. We have compiled a list of the 7 best fruits that should be eaten with seeds, and also listed berries and fruits whose seeds it is advisable not to eat at all.

Bones that are safe and good for our health

Watermelon seeds

We have never held watermelon seeds in high esteem, but in vain. Watermelon seeds are a storehouse of iron and zinc in a bioavailable form with an absorption rate of more than 85-90%, as well as fiber and protein useful for digestion - 1 gram per 24 seeds. It has also been proven that watermelon seeds can help regulate blood sugar levels as well as improve skin health. Of course, we are not talking about greenhouse fruits.

Melon seeds

If you eat melon seeds in their original form, without chewing, then they are quickly eliminated from the body naturally, bringing benefit only as a natural laxative. However, next time we advise you to chew the melon seeds thoroughly to get valuable digestive enzymes that can help with an upset stomach. In addition to these enzymes, melon seeds contain protein, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin A.

Grape seeds

Surely many of us are familiar with the fact that red wine and grapes are the richest sources of resveratrol, a phytonutrient that helps us fight cancer. Resveratrol is also credited with strengthening the health of the heart and blood vessels and reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This powerful substance can also be found in sufficient quantities in grape seeds, along with vitamin E and linoleic acid.

Kiwi seeds

Of course, hardly anyone is really concerned about the problem of removing small seeds from kiwi, but this is not a reason to remain silent about their beneficial properties - they are filled to the brim with vitamin E, which guards our beauty and helps in the pursuit of ideal skin, shiny hair and strong nail plate. They also contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight inflammation. By the way, it is believed that regular consumption of kiwi with seeds will help relieve puffiness from the eyes.

Citrus

But this is interesting: lemon and lime seeds contain salicylic acid in sufficient quantities - the main ingredient of aspirin. That is why it is useful to chew them for headaches - much safer and without side effects from tablets. But orange seeds specialize in other ailments - vitamin B17 found in the seeds of these citrus fruits can help in the fight against cancer, as well as fungal diseases. Don’t forget that in order to activate the beneficial potential of the seeds, you need to chew them first.

Pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate seeds are especially rich in polyphenols, as well as tannins, quercetin and anthocyanins - all of which make pomegranate seeds beneficial for heart health and the fight against cancer. It is also believed that powerful antioxidants and polyphenols can increase the survival of healthy cells and induce the death of cancer cells, preventing the growth of tumors. Anthocyanins also have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antimicrobial properties.

Date pits

Few people thought that there was at least some benefit from date seeds. According to research, date pits contain even more protein (5.1 grams per 100 grams) and fat (9.0 grams per 100 grams) compared to the pulp. It is an excellent source of minerals such as selenium, copper, potassium and magnesium, and date kernel powder is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders and various inflammatory diseases.

Seeds that are best not to eat

The pits of peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and cherries contain a certain substance that can turn into cyanide when chewed. Even small amounts can pose a serious health risk.

Apple and pear seeds also contain cyanide, but in much smaller quantities, so consuming them is not believed to cause any side effects. However, some nutritionists do not recommend making a habit of eating these seeds on a daily basis.

The avocado seed is considered mildly toxic, and its substances are usually not that dangerous when consumed in small quantities. However, its use can cause an allergic reaction and also lead to disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract.

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This article discusses the harmful and beneficial properties of orange skins, zest, juice, and oil.

Harm and benefits of dried oranges

Dried oranges are an extremely healthy product. At the same time, if you eat them uncontrollably, you can cause serious harm to your health.

Benefits of dried oranges:

• Orange and other citrus fruits are a source of vitamin C. One medium-sized orange contains the daily requirement of this vitamin.
• When the fruit is dried, the concentration of vitamin C increases, which makes the dried orange much healthier.
• Many people appreciate the special fiber in oranges that is characteristic of citrus fruits - pectin. This fiber has a rejuvenating effect, reduces the amount of bad cholesterol, and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Dried orange is high in vitamin A, which keeps your skin looking healthy and helps slow down the appearance of wrinkles.

The harm of dried oranges is as follows:

• The substances contained in dried orange destroy tooth enamel, so dentists advise rinsing your mouth thoroughly with water after consuming the product.
• Dried orange is contraindicated for stomach ulcers and diabetes.
• In some people, dried fruit provokes allergic reactions.

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Harm and benefits of orange essential oil

The following benefits of orange essential oil have been proven:

• The sweet smell of orange oil has a positive effect on a person’s mental state, calming the nervous system.
• Orange essential oil has a powerful analgesic and antispasmodic effect.
• Orange oil has the ability to speed up metabolism and normalize carbohydrate-fat metabolism, which makes it a good assistant for weight loss.
• When used for aromatic purposes, it improves blood circulation, normalizes blood pressure, and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

Harmful effects of orange essential oil:

Some people have food allergic reactions to citrus oils, including orange essential oil. Itching, scabies, redness in the area of ​​application - all these are negative consequences of using orange oil.

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The benefits and harms of freshly squeezed orange juice for men

Benefits of freshly squeezed orange juice for men:

• Freshly squeezed orange juice has a positive effect on a man’s hormonal levels, including an indirect effect on the production of the main male sex hormone – testosterone.
• Fresh orange juice has a rejuvenating effect, increasing the production of growth hormone (“youth hormone” in popular parlance).
• Natural freshly squeezed juice improves blood circulation and normalizes blood pressure, which has a positive effect on libido and male potency.
• Orange juice has an indirect effect on the levels of the female sex hormone estrogen in a man’s body, which has a beneficial effect on the manifestation of secondary sexual characteristics (strong muscles, facial hair).

Harm of freshly squeezed orange juice for men:

Freshly squeezed orange juice contains a large amount of vitamin C, which, if consumed in large quantities, can cause allergic reactions, liver problems and hypervitaminosis.

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The harm and benefits of freshly squeezed orange juice for a woman’s body

Despite the fact that fresh orange juice is very beneficial for the female body, this drink also has a number of contraindications.

Benefits of freshly squeezed orange juice for a woman’s body:

• Freshly squeezed orange juice evens out hormonal and neurotransmitter levels, which leads to an improvement in the physical and mental condition of a woman.
• The effect on the physical component occurs due to the content of beneficial fiber in orange juice - pectin, as well as various vitamins and minerals that improve metabolism, normalize carbohydrate-fat metabolism and start the fat burning process.
• Natural orange juice helps eliminate wrinkles and generally improve the condition of the skin.

Harm of freshly squeezed orange juice to a woman’s body:

Due to the high content of vitamin C, fiber and other substances, excessive consumption of fresh orange juice can cause hypervitaminosis. Many women experience allergic reactions and gastrointestinal problems when they drink this drink.

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The benefits and harms of orange zest

The beneficial properties of orange peel include:

• Orange zest contains many useful substances, including fiber - pectin, vitamin A, and various minerals.
• High pectin content normalizes intestinal microflora and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Vitamin A contained in orange peel triggers the production of growth hormone, which, in turn, rejuvenates the body and prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
• Orange zest does not contain sugars or sodium, which makes it a good dietary product.
• Due to the content of various minerals, the zest strengthens the cardiovascular system and improves blood biochemistry.

Harm of orange peel:

Orange peel can cause allergic reactions and intestinal disturbances. The product is contraindicated for people who suffer from duodenal dysfunction, gastric ulcers and kidney stones.

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The benefits and harms of orange skins

Benefits of orange peels:

• Orange skin has immunity-boosting properties, so it is the best helper for colds.
• Orange peels contain a lot of fiber, which helps lower bad cholesterol levels.
• The product has antioxidant properties, as it contains vitamins C and A, which stimulate the production of growth hormone and prevent aging processes.
• Water with orange peels soaked in it is saturated with calcium and other minerals that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the bones and muscular system.
• For various pains in the head area, doctors also recommend the use of skins, because they have an analgesic effect.

Harmful effects of orange skins:

Orange peels contain large quantities of vitamin C, an excess of which in the body leads to hypervitaminosis and allergic reactions. Due to frequent consumption of skins, there is a risk of kidney stones. The product should be eaten with caution by people with high acidity of gastric juice.

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The benefits and harms of orange seeds

Benefits of orange seeds:

• Orange seeds are high in calcium, magnesium, potassium and other minerals. This assortment of minerals makes them truly useful and indispensable assistants in strengthening the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Tinctures and teas made from orange seeds have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the central nervous system.
• Orange seeds contain enzymatic components that help digest heavy foods and normalize carbohydrate-fat metabolism.

Harm of orange seeds:

Due to the content of citrus acids in orange seeds, they have a number of contraindications. They should be used with caution by allergy sufferers and people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, including intestinal and duodenal dysfunction, and stomach ulcers. It is also worth refraining from eating orange seeds for those who have high acidity of gastric juice and a tendency to food allergic reactions.

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The health benefits and harms of blood oranges

Benefits of blood oranges:

• Red Sicilian oranges have a richer vitamin and mineral composition: one medium-sized orange contains the average daily requirement of vitamin C and A.
• The product has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular, skeletal and muscular systems.
• Blood oranges, due to their iron content, promote the production of hemoglobin, so they are a useful product for those who suffer from anemia, respiratory diseases, tuberculosis and asthma.
• With regular consumption of blood oranges, the body accelerates the production of growth hormone, which activates the processes of rejuvenation, fat burning, strengthening bone and muscle tissue.
• Low calorie content and nutritional density make blood oranges indispensable for weight loss.

Harm of blood oranges:

• The content of fruit sugars limits the consumption of blood orange for diabetes.
• Women should not consume it in large quantities during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Citrus fruits provoke allergic reactions in many people.

Abuse of products can lead to hypervitaminosis.

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Is it possible to eat fruit and berry seeds?

There are contraindications, consult your doctor.

When you pick up a ripe, aromatic, juicy fruit, you, of course, want not only to satisfy your hunger, but also to receive the benefits that, as is rightly stated, are found in any of the gifts of nature, from cherries to pineapples. Naturally, first of all we are interested in the pulp, which has the most pleasant taste. However, there is an opinion that it is also useful to eat the peel and seeds of the fruit. The skin indeed, in many cases, contains valuable substances, but the benefits of the seeds are a big question; someone, in contrast to supporters of their “healthiness”, argues that eating the seeds of fruits and berries is almost fatal. How are things really going? To understand this, let's look at the pros and cons of eating seeds, focusing on the most common opinions related to this issue.

Opinion No. 1. You need to eat bones, because the most useful things are inside them.

Indeed, the core of the seeds contains nutrients, sugars and growth factors, and, in principle, they can benefit not only the plant that was supposed to grow from the seed, but also the person who prevented this from happening. Grape, apple and pomegranate seeds have a particularly “beneficial” composition, so their use will not cause harm if you accidentally or intentionally swallow them after chewing them.

Opinion No. 2. Seeds of fruits and berries should be eaten, as they have medicinal properties.

Opinion No. 3. You can and should eat bones, as they improve digestion.

This applies only to the softest and most delicate seeds, for example, the “milk” seeds of young fruits of cucumber, melon or pomegranate, which are a source of dietary fiber - fiber. They are allowed to be used if you are prone to constipation (be careful with pomegranate - it can worsen the situation), but they are still not recommended in large quantities. In addition, they can be replaced with bran with great success: the benefits will be much greater.

Opinion No. 4. Bones are neither harmful nor beneficial - they are not digestible.

There is undoubtedly a grain of truth in this statement. The seeds of most fruits are protected by a dense outer shell, which is not so easy to crack. Those who have ever tried to eat a plum, apricot, peach or avocado seed will agree with this without hesitation. Other, softer seeds (for example, from ripe melon) are also almost indigestible if they are swallowed whole. So in most cases, whole bones simply transit through the gastrointestinal tract without affecting human health. By the way, the hard shell is not a random quirk of nature, but a powerful plant defense mechanism. The vast majority of fruits in nature are eaten by animals along with the peel and seeds; everything is digested, and the bones “travel” for some time in the intestines of animals, and then come out, end up on the ground and sprout in new places; This is how plants disperse. There are even representatives of the flora that cannot germinate unless they have been in the digestive tract of some herbivorous animal - gastric juice and enzymes soften the outer shell of the seed, which facilitates its destruction in the soil.

Opinion No. 5. The seeds of the fruit are poisonous and should not be eaten.

Some actually contain substances that are hazardous to health. For example, many stone fruits, such as cherries and apricots, contain cyanide, which can cause poisoning. This can be determined by the characteristic “almond” smell and bitter taste. However, the poison is not in the peel, but inside, in the core, and even if you eat several kernels, most likely, there will be no great harm from this, since the toxins are found in the seeds in a relatively small concentration. Some people even make jam from apricots and apricot kernels. This, of course, is very tasty, but sometimes unsafe: there have been cases when this led to the appearance of symptoms of food poisoning - although, fortunately, without death. Some say that the poison is also found in the seeds of citrus fruits - lemon, orange and tangerine, arguing this on the grounds that they have a bitter taste. However, this is not so: the bitterness of citrus seeds is ensured by the presence of essential oils in the seeds; they are not harmful, and the most they can spoil is the taste of the dish in which they were accidentally and unpleasantly discovered.

Opinion No. 6. Bones contribute to the development of obstruction, intestinal problems, appendicitis and other diseases.

Obstruction will only occur if the bones are eaten in large quantities by a person suffering from intestinal diseases with difficulty in intestinal patency (tumors, diverticula, chronic hypomotor colitis). Sometimes healthy people can also suffer from their use. Some seeds, for example apple seeds, are pointed at one end, and therefore can injure the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the places of bends and sphincters. Thus, it is known that people who do not see anything reprehensible in eating seeds are more likely to have rectal fissures than those who prefer exclusively pulp. Intestinal problems often arise when children eat seeds if they do this often: unusual, rough food adversely affects the condition of the wall of the digestive tract. If a child regularly eats whole fruits and berries, this can lead to the development of diverticulosis - the appearance of protrusions of the intestinal wall. This connection has been proven by pediatricians and is beyond doubt, so make sure that your children eat seedless fruits and berries. As for appendicitis, a reliable connection between the love of seeds and its occurrence has not been established, although there is an opinion that eating sunflower seed husks and fruit seeds “clogs” the appendix and leads to its inflammation. There are many reasons for the formation of this pathology, mainly a violation of the blood supply to the appendix, and mechanical causes are rare. It would be fair to say that even if you have appendicitis, you will not be able to predict and prevent its occurrence, and it will most likely not arise from the bones. Speaking about diseases caused, as it turns out, by not entirely healthy fruit seeds, it is worth mentioning one more point: small seeds of berries (raspberries, strawberries) get between the teeth and can remain there for a long time, contributing to the development of caries. So be attentive and careful, and train yourself to use dental floss daily if it has not yet become a habit for you.

Summarize. Some bones actually contain substances that are beneficial to health, although you still shouldn’t expect a miracle from them. Alas, for the most part, seeds do not have any unique or irreplaceable effect, and sometimes they can even lead to exacerbations of existing diseases and the emergence of new ones. Therefore, if we draw any final conclusion, you should still give up eating seeds - your health will not suffer from this at all.