Harm and benefits of oranges: calorie content, composition and beneficial properties of oranges.
Orange belongs to the citrus tree species. The orange or “Chinese apple” was brought to Europe by Portuguese sailors, and now oranges grow wherever climatic conditions are suitable for this plant. People have been eating these beautiful aromatic fruits for food and for medicinal purposes since before our era. The benefits of oranges were well known in ancient times.
Benefits of oranges
100 grams of oranges contain only 36 kcal. These fruits contain vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, PP. They also have microelements: phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium and iron. Oranges are highly valued for their high vitamin C content. It is known that 150 grams of these fruits contain 80 mg of ascorbic acid. This is the amount of vitamin C required per day for a person. Oranges have a beneficial effect on food digestion. The benefits of oranges for the human cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems have been proven. These fruits promote the healing of wounds and abscesses. They calm the nerves and are beneficial for the central nervous system. Eating these fruits improves health and prolongs life. It is not for nothing that in Italy, where the population consumes a lot of oranges, people live very long, up to 83 years.
Oranges have a lot of folic acid, which is considered the main women's vitamin. This acid prevents fetal malformations, therefore it is very useful for pregnant women.Vitamin C, a lot of which is contained in oranges, is very useful during pregnancy. But before eating oranges in large quantities, the expectant mother should make sure that she is not allergic to citrus fruits.
Harm and contraindications of oranges.
In some cases, eating oranges is contraindicated. It is not recommended to eat these fruits for digestive disorders and diseases. If you have gastritis with high acidity, stomach ulcers, or intestinal disorders, eating these fruits is not recommended. Many oranges cannot be eaten during diets, they are sweet. Oranges are not recommended for diabetics for the same reason. In addition, citrus fruits cause an allergic reaction in some people. But all these contraindications are not so terrible if you consume oranges in moderation, and do not eat kilograms of them, and take into account the characteristics of your body. Then these wonderful fruits will be beneficial.
Photo: Juicy orange
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