In autumn and winter, oranges are one of our favorite fruits. Oranges not only taste sweet and sour, but also have very high nutritional value. Many people like to steam oranges with salt, which is a small remedy for relieving cough, but besides relieving cough, what are the effects and functions of steaming oranges with salt? What is the practice of steaming oranges with salt? The following small series will introduce it in detail for everyone.

Efficacy and function of steamed oranges with salt

1, moistening lung and relieving cough

Orange is cold, and it has the function of moistening lung and relieving cough, mainly because orange peel contains two components, namely narcotine and orange peel oil, both of which have the function of relieving cough and resolving phlegm. Moreover, light salt water also has the function of relieving cough and resolving phlegm, so steamed oranges with salt have a good effect of moistening lung and relieving cough. It is especially suitable for cough due to lung heat.

Step 2 lose weight

Oranges are rich in vitamin C and potassium. Steamed oranges with salt are not only low in calories but also low in cholesterol. People who usually need to lose weight can steam oranges with salt every day, and the weight loss effect is very good.

Step 3 promote digestion

Salted steamed oranges are rich in dietary fiber and fruit acid, which can promote intestinal digestion and have appetizing and nourishing effects. If you are constipated by excessive internal heat, you can try steaming oranges with salt.

The practice of steaming oranges with salt

1, prepare 1 orange, and wipe the orange peel with salt to remove the possible residual pesticides on the surface of the orange peel;

2. Cut off the top of the orange, which is about 1/6 of the whole orange, let the orange form an orange stew, then sprinkle some salt on the pulp and poke a few small holes with chopsticks to facilitate the salt to penetrate into the pulp.

3. Cover the cut oranges with a layer of orange stew, and then steam them in a bowl for about 20 minutes.

4. Let the steamed oranges cool and dig out the pulp to eat. You can also drink steamed water together.

Matters needing attention in steaming oranges with salt

When cooking and steaming oranges with salt, be sure to wash the orange peel clean, for fear that pesticide residues will affect your health. At the same time, you should not put too much salt. Excessive salt can damage the liver and kidney function of human body, especially for infants. You must put less salt, or eating too much salt will affect your health.