While visiting the countryside weeks ago I set out to observe a tree of the fruit which was in harvest time, and while contemplating came to my mind questions such as: What are their properties? What effect will it have on our body? Besides consuming them what else can we do? Having no way of investigating those questions at that moment since it is a place where there are no bookstores or internet, when I got home I decided to investigate about it. I found that tangerines besides its striking color, its pleasant fragrance and its delicious flavor. provide a series of properties and benefits which I will highlight some of them.
This tree was planted 8 years ago which today gives its generous fruit and we can enjoy it.
These contain 88% water, low calorie quantity, carbohydrate, lots of fiber, vitamin C, provitamin A and in a small quantity, B1 B2 B3 B6. Minerals such as: potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Folic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, beta-carotene and antioxidants.
Benefits they provide for health include:
Reduces the risk of developing liver cancer thanks to its high content of cryptoxanthin beta. In addition, it prevents breast cancer.
Vitamin C helps fight a series of unstable molecules in our body. These are called free radicals through their antioxidant properties. It is also essential for the prevention of flu and vital for the proper functioning of a healthy immune system, prevents spasms in the digestive system and nervous system, prevents cramps and vomiting.
Cholesterol problems
Blood pressure:
It should be noted that the mandarin shell is prepared in infusion for consumption, it is a practice carried out by people with this type of diagnosis.
Weightloss.
Skin health; improves the tone of the skin, heals wounds.
Benefits for hair: it retards gray hair output and helps hair growth.
Everything that man sows, that will also reap. GATES 6: 7
If you want to improve your health, start eating at least 1 to 2 tangerines daily!