On a cold winter day, there's nothing like a hot, baked orange to warm your heart and stomach. When the winter wind is cold, the aroma of roasted oranges is the best medicine to ward off the cold. Its skin is slightly browned, and when you bite into it, the flesh is full and juicy, with a moderate amount of sweet and sour, with a slight roasted aroma, which makes people have an endless aftertaste.
Not only that, but baked oranges also have many health benefits, so let's take a look at the medicinal benefits and effects of roasted oranges.
1. Cough and phlegm.
Roasted oranges have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, phlegm and asthma, coughing, wheezing, thick phlegm, when coughing up, eating roasted oranges can play an improving role, and can also effectively prevent colds, the practice is to wash the oranges, skewer them with iron skewers, put them on the charcoal fire and roast them slowly, after the oranges become soft, use chopsticks to prick a few holes in the oranges, and then continue to roast until the surface of the oranges is brown.
2. Strengthen the spleen and appetize.
Oranges are cold fruits, which become mild after roasting, so the oranges after roasting will not be cold and irritate the stomach, and roasted oranges contain unique pectin, rich in fruit acids and vitamin C, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, enhance digestive function, improve appetite, and prevent constipation.
3. Antioxidant and enhance immunity.
Roasted oranges are also rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, which have strong antioxidant properties, which can help the body remove free radicals, reduce cell damage, help strengthen the immune system, and have a positive effect on the prevention and treatment of diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections. At the same time, the carotene and vitamin A in oranges also have a good antioxidant effect, which can protect the eyes and health.
4. Relieve stress.
As the oranges are slowly roasted on the stove, their aroma begins to permeate the room, and the subtle fruity aroma is refreshing. As the skin of the orange softens, so does its taste, and every bite is filled with the sweetness of the pulp and juice.
The aroma and taste of roasted oranges not only make people feel comfortable and relaxed, but also effective in reducing stress and fatigue. In the fast-paced life, it can soothe our minds and relax our bodies.
In conclusion, baked oranges are a delicious and healthy food with a unique taste and nutritional value that can bring many benefits to our body. If you have a cold cough, feel tired or stressed out, why not bake an orange and try it!