It's once again the season for eating oranges. Oranges are high in water content and rich in nutrition, containing more than 10 nutrients such as vitamin C, citric acid, and glucose. When consumed properly, they can benefit the body. For patients with chronic hepatitis and high blood pressure, eating more tangerines can enhance the liver's detoxification function, accelerate cholesterol conversion, and prevent arteriosclerosis. Moderate consumption can increase appetite, but improper consumption may be counterproductive.
Therefore, the following points should be noted when eating oranges:
One, control the amount of consumption.
It is measured that eating three oranges a day can meet a person's daily vitamin C requirement. If consumed in excess, the excessive intake of vitamin C can increase oxalic acid in the body, which can easily lead to urinary stones and kidney stones.
Two, oranges should not be eaten with radishes.
After radishes enter the human body, they quickly produce a substance called sulfate, which is then metabolized into an anti-thyroid substance called thiocyanate. If oranges are eaten at this time, the flavonoids in the oranges will be broken down in the intestines and converted into p-hydroxybenzoic acid and ferulic acid. These substances can enhance the inhibitory effect of thiocyanate on the thyroid, thereby inducing or causing goiter.
Three, oranges and milk should not be eaten together.
The protein in milk is prone to react with the citric acid and vitamin C in oranges, causing them to coagulate into lumps. This not only affects digestion and absorption but can also cause symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
In addition, the elderly with weak gastrointestinal, kidney, or lung function should not eat too many to avoid inducing conditions such as abdominal pain, soreness in the lower back and knees.