Mandarin, a seasonal fruit that is very beneficial against flu illnesses

Mandarins. Photo: Courtesy

Asuncion, IP Agency.- The mandarin is an excellent seasonal fruit, due to its properties. It is citrus, slightly acidic and very sweet. The Ministry of Health recommends consuming it regularly, especially at this time of year for the multiple nutritional and medicinal benefits it provides to the body to counteract the ravages of the cold and the suffering of infectious diseases.

This citrus fruit is a source of vitamin C, which helps protect once morest flu and other illnesses. It also contains nutrients that fight allergies and infections. It also helps fight constipation, high blood pressure, obesity and stress.

This fruit stands out for its high concentration of water (90%) and Vitamin C. It also has other vitamins, A, B1 and B2, as well as mineral salts, potassium and folic acid.

It is rich in fibre, with a low sugar level, reduced fat content and calories, which makes it suitable even for weight loss. It is a diuretic fruit; together with the vitamins and mineral salts it contains, it helps to treat anaemia.

Learn regarding the benefits and properties of mandarin:

Benefits

• It stands out for contributing to body weight control, since it provides greater satiety.
• Low in calories, it is a perfect ally for balanced weight loss diets.
• Tangerine peel tea is believed to have a calming effect, suitable for treating anxiety and stress.
• High concentration of vitamin C.
• It also contains vitamins A, B1 and B2.

Properties

• Prevents the proliferation of free radicals.
• It strengthens the immune system, thereby reducing the risk of infectious diseases.
• It helps the body synthesize collagen, improving the healing of skin wounds.
• Antiseptic.
• Rich in potassium, a substance that reduces blood pressure and promotes healthier blood flow, preventing the formation of blood clots.
• Anticancer properties of bioflavonoids found in mandarin.
• Helps digestion and fights problems related to the digestive system
• Improves the renal system.
• It is 90% water, which helps hydrate the body. It is a diuretic fruit and its vitamins and mineral salts help treat anemia.
• It has around 166 mg of potassium per 100 grams.
• Iron deficiency in the blood can cause a lack of energy and make people look pale and tired. When the vitamin C in tangerines is consumed with other iron-rich foods, such as spinach, the body will have a greater capacity to absorb this iron.