10 facts about tangerines Bashny.Net

The most important fruit of the New Year holidays - it is, of course, mandarin. In the coming holidays mandarins can and should eat to satiety, and we will find for you the whole ten good reasons to do so!





1. Strengthens vision

Tangerines are known for their positive effect on the eyesight. They contain vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin affect the structure of the optic nerve, improve blood supply to the eye sockets, enhance visual acuity. Total 1-2 Mandarin a day will help your eyes less tired and better view.

2. Improves digestion

Tangerines have a positive effect on the condition of the gastrointestinal tract and normalizes its work, which is important during the inevitable New Year "defoliation". These citrus reduce inflammation in the gallbladder and liver, improve the digestion of fats. Mandarins help to normalize the intestinal microflora, which is very useful when dysbacterioses.

3. Restore the memory

Tangerines must be present in the body of pupils and students, who daily have to digest large amounts of information. Contained in these citrus rutin and B vitamins help to improve memory, sleep normalization and restoration of the nervous system.

4. Eliminates cold

The tangerines contain volatile - the natural antiseptics, which are abundant contained in Mandarin - to help the body get rid of colds and viral diseases of the upper respiratory tract. This is especially true in winter, when sick simple. So eat tangerines raw, add them to salads and make fresh juices.

5. Improves skin

Did you know that tangerines are able to solve a lot of problems with the skin? They reduce pores, eliminate the small lesions, evens the complexion. To improve your skin, do mandarin "beauty mask": chop the pulp in a blender, add it to 0, 5 teaspoon honey and 1 egg yolk, mix and apply on face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. This mask is enough to do a couple of times a week.

6. Eliminates stretch

Stretch marks - unpleasant phenomenon, which often cause female complexes and self-doubt. Reduce their number and make less visible help tangerine oil: mix it with the olive oil in a ratio of 1 to 3 and rub into problem areas after every bath or shower.

7. Helps you lose weight

Despite the fact that the tangerines contains a decent amount of sugar is quite low calorie fruit (about 40 calories per 100 grams). In addition, tangerines contain a lot of fat and accelerate metabolism, which is very helpful for weight loss and maintenance of harmony.

8. Strengthens the immune system

Mandarin, like all other citrus fruits, contain in their composition a lot of vitamin C, which boosts the body's defenses and strengthens the immune system. To maintain good health enough to eat every day to 3 tangerines a day.

9. Improves the heart

Tangerines have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system: Canadian scientists have recently discovered that these fruits, especially overlying white mesh improves the functioning of the heart muscle and strengthens blood vessels. Regular consumption of mandarins reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis and acquired heart defects.

10. Eliminates the "harmful" cholesterol

The mandarins in sufficient quantity is contained active substance pectin, which helps get rid of the "bad" cholesterol, cleanse the body of toxins and improve the work of the blood.