7 health benefits of orange peel
Oranges have long ceased to be exotic for us. They are sold all year round, are easy to store, affordable, and very useful. And oranges are also a wonderful dessert. Orange pulp is included in salads and sauces. Orange juice is a favorite drink of many Russians. But orange peel is much less in demand. Today we will tell you why you should not rush to throw away orange skins and what benefits they can bring to your health.
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Improving skin condition
Orange peel contains a large amount of organic acids and vitamin C, which tone and nourish the skin, making its surface layer more elastic and taut. The face mask is prepared from two teaspoons of orange peel, chopped on a fine grater and one teaspoon of natural honey. The mixture is diluted with unsweetened yogurt to a thick paste and applied to the face for 20 minutes, then washed with warm water. Using this remedy 2-3 times a week, you can quickly restore skin tone and improve its color.
The mask, which helps fight skin aging, is made from crushed orange peel, honey and ground oatmeal, taken in equal proportions. The resulting gruel is applied to the face, neck and décolleté once a week for half an hour. The mask moisturizes and tightens the top layer of the skin, reduces wrinkles and puffiness.
Teeth whitening
The inner (white) layer of orange peel contains substances that can lighten tooth enamel, eliminating the ugly dark spots that over time cover the surface of the teeth. To get rid of this problem, you need to wipe your teeth with the inside of an orange peel 2-3 times a week. It contains organic acids, so after each procedure, rinse your mouth with warm water.
Weight loss aid
The orange peel contains vitamins that activate metabolic processes in the body, and essential oils that reduce appetite. Of course, you shouldn't just gnaw on the orange peel. But a drink made from it can help those who seek to lose weight. Orange skins are laid out in a single layer in a warm, ventilated place and dried well, and then broken into small pieces. To prepare a healthy drink, a tablespoon of dry crusts is poured with a glass of boiling water (preferably in a ceramic bowl), covered with a lid and allowed to brew for 10 minutes, after which the peel is removed (if this is not done, the infusion will taste bitter), and honey is added to the liquid (by taste). This drink can replace the usual black tea. Two glasses of infusion a day can significantly speed up metabolism and help get rid of extra pounds.
Improving the work of the cardiovascular system
Regular consumption of orange peel tea has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. The fact is that the peel contains pectin, which reduces blood pressure and normalizes blood cholesterol levels, as well as substances that increase the tone of the vascular walls.
People who like to add orange zest to food and drinks are less likely to suffer from drops in blood pressure, varicose veins, myocardial infarction and stroke.
Normalization of bowel function
The essential oils and pectin in the orange peel enhance the digestion process. The zest contains plant fibers that help relieve constipation. Even a few sips of orange peel infusion after a hearty meal will help avoid flatulence, heartburn and a feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
Scaring off blood-sucking insects
Most insects are afraid of the pungent smell that essential oils impart to orange peels. Spreading fresh zest on open areas of the body can get rid of annoying mosquitoes for a while. The powder made from dried skins repels flies and moths. True, this effect does not last long, since the citrus aroma disappears rather quickly. However, the remedy is one of the most affordable and at the same time completely harmless to health.
Natural flavor
Crushed orange peel has long been used as a flavoring agent in the production of confectionery, baked goods, beverages and other food products. It can also be used for domestic purposes. For example, a decoction or infusion of orange peels sprayed with a spray bottle will help freshen the air in the room. It is only important to remember that some of the substances that make up the peel leave stains poorly on light-colored fabrics and other surfaces. Therefore, use caution when spraying such liquids.
The use of orange peel for food, medicinal and household purposes has only one absolute contraindication: individual intolerance to citrus fruits. Remember: if someone around you suffers from allergic reactions of this kind, it is not safe to offer an infusion of orange peels and even refresh the air in your apartment with such a remedy!
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Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
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