1, add water
The water content of citrus fruits can reach more than 80%, and there are countless small fruit sacs hidden in each pulp. These fruit sacs are unique and contain many tiny juice cells. Once bitten, the small fruit sac will burst and the juice will overflow the mouth. In dry autumn and winter seasons, regular consumption of citrus can replenish water for the body and help prevent problems such as dry and rough skin.
Step 2 lower cholesterol
First of all, citrus fruits are a good source of cellulose, and the soft skin covering the pulp and fruit sac contains a lot of dietary fiber. Compared with other fruits and vegetables, the content of soluble fiber in citrus fruits is particularly high, which can reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the body.
Secondly, citrus is rich in trace elements such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, etc., all of which help to lower the serum cholesterol level.
3. Prevention of alcoholic hepatitis
According to a survey in Japan, people who eat less than/kloc-0 oranges a day are nearly twice as likely to suffer from alcoholic hepatitis as those who eat 3-4 oranges a day. This is because citrus is rich in carotenoids and vitamins, which can improve the antioxidant capacity of human body and protect the liver. Studies have confirmed that the higher the concentration of carotenoids in human blood, the more normal human liver function.
4. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Flavonoids, polyphenols and other compounds contained in citrus fruits are strong antioxidants, which can improve heart health. At the same time, people with high carotenoid content in human serum have 2-3 times lower risk of arteriosclerosis than people with low carotenoid content. Studies have confirmed that people who eat more citrus fruits have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
5, whitening and beauty
The content of vitamin C in citrus fruits is many times higher than that in apples, pears, peaches and other fruits. Vitamin C can not only dilute pigmentation, inhibit pigmentation, but also promote collagen synthesis, making skin white and elastic, thus achieving the effect of whitening and beautifying. In addition, citrus also contains carotenoids, fruit acids, vitamin B family and other antioxidant substances. These nutrients can nourish the epithelial cells of the skin, enhance the resistance of the skin, and prevent the skin from being dry, rough and aging.
6. Reduce the risk in kidney calculi.
A kind of kidney calculi is caused by low citrate level in urine. Proper consumption of citrus fruits, in which citric acid can increase the content of citrate in urine, is conducive to inhibiting the formation of stones, thus reducing the risk of kidney calculi.