Driving every day, not only do you suffer from the toxins of long-term inhaling exhaust fumes, but you also have to endure the unpleasant odors from the turbid air in the car. Experts remind that eating an orange a day can not only purify the air in the car but also help expel toxins from the body.
Oranges not only have a fragrant aroma but are also rich in fiber and pectin, which can help promote intestinal peristalsis, thereby facilitating bowel movements and eliminating harmful substances from the body.
For normal people, eating oranges or drinking orange juice after meals can also relieve greasiness, aid digestion, quench thirst, and sober up. Oranges are also rich in vitamins C and P, which can increase the body's resistance, increase the elasticity of capillaries, and lower blood cholesterol. Therefore, they are also very suitable for people with hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis.
Essential Dietary and Health Knowledge for Drivers
1. Drivers need to concentrate, open their eyes wide, and observe the road ahead, which is particularly taxing on the eyes. Driving at night, in particular, leads to overuse of the eyes, which can deplete liver blood. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver opens to the eyes; the eyes can see only when they are nourished by blood. Prolonged staring depletes liver blood. Therefore, drivers should consume more animal livers or blood, such as pork liver, lamb liver, chicken liver, duck liver, or pork blood, to nourish the liver blood through diet and achieve the goal of improving vision and nourishing the liver.
2. Driving consumes little physical energy, and many people lack fitness exercises, so they tend to be overweight. Therefore, drivers should try to reduce their fat intake and avoid overeating. This can prevent dizziness and drowsiness. After a heavy meal, more blood is allocated to the digestive system, affecting blood supply to the heart and brain, often leading to mild ischemia and hypoxia. This can make the driver mentally unclear and cause accidents.
3. Some drivers like to drink strong tea or coffee to stay alert. However, frequent consumption of strong tea or coffee can lead to tolerance over time. The development of tolerance inevitably leads to increased consumption of these beverages, which in turn can damage body fluids due to excessive diuresis. Therefore, drivers should try to drink plain water, either cool or warm, depending on the weather and their physical condition. The best way to stay alert is to force yourself to rest, even for a short while. You will naturally feel refreshed after resting.
4. Car owners should try to reduce nighttime activities and late-night snacks. The biological rhythm of rising at sunrise and resting at sunset is a natural formation throughout human history. Disrupting this rhythm can cause many physical discomforts. Disrupting the normal biological rhythm and lack of sleep can also affect the safety of driving the next day.