Tangerines

Tangerines are very well known in our country, thanks to the popular and beloved holiday - the New Year. It is not known since when tangerines are a symbol of that holiday, but the fact that in December this fruit is simply in cosmic demand is obvious.

Very little information is available about the place of origin and ways of spreading the mandarin around the world. According to most sources, after all, mandarin comes from China or Japan, it was from there that it spread almost throughout the vast globe.

The beauty of mandarin lies in its stunning taste and aroma, the invaluable plus being that the tangerine peel separates easily from the flesh, and also that some tangerine varieties lack bones. The calorie content of mandarin is 53 kcal. per 100 gr. . This is the average for a given product group. But not only that is why mandarin is so appreciated. The unique beneficial properties of mandarin for human health deserve close attention.

The benefits of tangerines

As in all members of the citrus family, tangerines contain a large amount of vitamin C. It is wonderful that it persists in fruits for a very long time, so that tangerines of even the past harvest remain nutritious and healthy fruits. Tangerines have an unusually beneficial effect on the most important - immune - system of the body, help to resist viral and infectious diseases, which is especially important during the period of exhausting spring vitamin deficiency, when the immune system is weakened and the body requires replenishment with vitamins.

The use of tangerines helps to maintain the elasticity of the connective tissues, strengthens the joints and bones. The benefit of mandarin is also that it is able to effectively slow down aging processes, and also helps the normal functioning of the heart muscle.

Absolutely everything is useful in a tangerine. The peel of this fruit contains a large amount of bet-carotene. It is well known that this substance contributes to the prevention and treatment of many cardiovascular diseases. You can use tangerine peel both fresh and candied fruit, as an addition to baking and desserts.

Essential oils that make up mandarin have a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system. For neuroses, depression, sleep disorders, it is recommended to brew the mandarin crust along with tea. In addition, the infusions of the tangerine peel improve appetite, have an effective quenching effect. Tangerines help lower blood sugar levels and also significantly speed up the weight loss process. This is another invaluable benefit of tangerines.

Mandarin harms

The harm of tangerines can manifest itself in cases of ulcerative diseases, gastritis with increased stomach acidity. Mandarin may be harmful for people suffering from any kidney disease.