Oranges are fruits that people will see all year round. They have not only edible value, but also certain medicinal value. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of eating oranges? Let's get to know each other.

The benefits of eating oranges

1. Skin care and fitness

Oranges have high vitamin C content, which can promote skin microcirculation, whiten skin and make skin smooth, delicate and elastic. Enzymes contained in oranges can effectively inhibit adipogenic cells, and rich dietary fiber is easy to produce satiety, thus achieving the purpose of losing weight.

Improve resistance

Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C, vitamin P and organic acids, which can strengthen the activity of white blood cells, thus enhancing the metabolic rate of human body and improving immunity.

3. Reduce blood lipids

Oranges contain pectin, which can help lipids and cholesterol to be excreted as soon as possible and reduce the absorption of exogenous cholesterol, so it has the function of lowering blood lipids. Oranges are rich in potassium, B vitamins and vitamin C, which is an ideal food for preventing and treating heart disease.

Cancer prevention

Eating oranges can increase the body's ability to resist free radicals and slow down the growth rate of cancer cells. The fruits in oranges are rich in antioxidants, and flavonoids in them can also resist inflammation.

5. Stop cough and resolve phlegm

Oranges have expectorant, antitussive and antiasthmatic effects, and are suitable for people with cough and sore throat. When eating oranges, don't remove the white mesh, which has a good expectorant and antitussive effect, and orange peel has a better expectorant and antitussive effect.

The disadvantages of eating oranges

1. Angry

Oranges are warm and easy to get angry when eaten too much, resulting in symptoms such as aphtha, dry mouth, dry throat and constipation. Especially those who belong to the constitution of yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, it is best to eat less, otherwise it will lead to the above-mentioned symptoms of getting angry.

2. The skin turns yellow

3. Stones disease

Oranges are rich in vitamin C, citric acid, glucose and other nutrients. If eaten properly, they can nourish the body. Especially for patients with chronic hepatitis and hypertension, eating oranges can improve the detoxification ability of the liver, accelerate the transformation of cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis and increase appetite. However, eating improperly is useless. If the intake of vitamin C is too high, the metabolism of oxalic acid in the body will increase, which will easily lead to lithiasis such as urolithiasis and kidney calculi's disease.