Winter is one of the fruit seasons, and oranges are loved by people as a representative fruit of winter. The aroma of orange is fresh, sweet and sour, and full of moisture. As a native fruit of our country, oranges are not only satisfying in taste, but also rich in nutritional value and medicinal value. Oranges are rich in pectin, cellulose, fruit acid, vitamins and other ingredients, which have the effects of quenching thirst, eliminating food and regulating qi, beautifying and moisturizing the skin, and enhancing immunity. Therefore, regular consumption of oranges during the dry winter months is essential for maintaining good health.
However, despite the many benefits of oranges, there are also some contraindications to be aware of when consuming oranges. Below I will summarize the 5 tips about eating oranges, I hope you can understand these contents clearly, so that you can enjoy the delicious taste of oranges and better protect your health.
1. Oranges should not be eaten on an empty stomach. Fasting is defined as not eating any food for more than 8 consecutive hours. At this point, the gastrointestinal tract is more sensitive to irritation and may cause stomach upset. Because oranges contain a lot of acids, if eaten on an empty stomach, they may irritate the gastric mucosa and cause discomfort. Therefore, we should drink some hot soup or porridge before eating other foods.
2. When the spleen and stomach are upset, it is not advisable to eat oranges. The spleen and stomach are delicate organs of the human body and are susceptible to the effects of cold in the cold winter. Therefore, when there is an upset spleen and stomach, we need to be more careful, and the diet should be based on mild and easily digestible foods. Oranges contain a lot of fiber, pectin and organic acids, which can easily irritate the stomach, increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, and cause symptoms such as indigestion and spleen and stomach disharmony.
3. Oranges should not be eaten with milk. Milk is a common health drink that is rich in nutrients such as protein and calcium. However, if the milk meets the fruit acids in the orange, a reaction may occur that causes coagulation, affecting the absorption and utilization of nutrients, and may even cause discomfort. Therefore, it is best not to consume oranges for 3 hours after drinking milk.
4. Orange peel should not be eaten lightly. Orange peel has an aromatic smell and can be used for soaking in water or stewing meat. However, in order to facilitate the storage of oranges, people often spray preservatives or apply wax on the surface of oranges, which are invisible but difficult to remove completely. Therefore, for the sake of your health, it is best not to consume orange peels lightly.
5. Moldy oranges should not be eaten. Nowadays online shopping is very convenient, and some people like to buy a lot of oranges at once. If not consumed in time, oranges may lose moisture, causing them to dry out or even become moldy. Shriveled oranges are still edible, but moldy oranges are definitely not edible, even if the moldy parts are removed. Once moldy, the whole orange may be contaminated with microorganisms, so it should be discarded in its entirety.
It is also important to choose good oranges. To choose a holistic shape, oval oranges are usually sweeter. The darker the orange, the more sunlight it absorbs, the more sugar it has, and the sweeter it tastes. Oranges that have a certain elasticity in the hand are a sign of freshness, while too hard or too soft are not good choices.
In short, while enjoying the delicious taste of oranges, we should pay attention to these particularities of eating oranges, so as not to adversely affect our health.
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