Introduction: Oranges can not only lower blood lipids and cholesterol in the human body, but also beautify the skin. However, eating too many oranges can easily lead to "heatiness," causing symptoms like canker sores, dry mouth, a sore throat, and constipation. So, how can you enjoy the delicious taste without getting "heaty"?
Expert Profile: Yu Kang, Deputy Director of the Department of Clinical Nutrition at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chief Physician, Professor, Associate Editor of the "Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition," and a member of the Nutrition Standards Committee of the Ministry of Health.
Hot oranges are the ideal choice. First, wash 1-2 oranges and soak them in warm water at 40°C-50°C for about 1 minute. Then, dry the oranges until the peel is completely free of moisture, and place them in the microwave to heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly charred. This way, the volatile oils, hesperidin, B vitamins, vitamin C, and other nutrients from the orange peel can seep into the orange flesh. This achieves a beautifying effect without causing "heatiness."
Orange peel is also known as "dried tangerine peel" and is a common medicinal herb. It contains volatile oil components that have a mild stimulating effect on the intestines, helping to secrete digestive fluids, increase appetite, and has the effect of harmonizing the stomach and strengthening the spleen. Additionally, orange peel can also relieve coughs, reduce phlegm, and promote diuresis.
Orange Peel Jam
Here are two more ways to eat orange peel:
Orange Peel Porridge. When cooking rice porridge, add a few small, clean pieces of orange peel before the water boils. After the porridge is cooked, it will be fragrant and delicious, and particularly appetizing. It has a good therapeutic effect for people with bloating or a cough with excessive phlegm.
Candied Orange Peel. Collect fresh orange peels, clean them, and soak them in water for 2 days. Then, cut them into thin shreds and marinate them with sugar for 20 days to become a very tasty appetizer. It is not only sweet, fragrant, and refreshing but also helps to sober up.
Sugar-Roasted Orange Peel