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Why Mandarin Oranges Are Beneficial to Our Health

Posted On: July 10, 2019

When someone offers you a mandarin orange it’s difficult not to smile. The fruit’s smooth round surface is easily peeled, mimicking the motions of unwrapping a small gift. Inside are the bright wedges, expertly hugging one another to form a sphere the way only nature knows how. And that first explosive bite that releases the citrus flavors, uninterrupted by pesky seeds, is both refreshing and energizing.

However, beyond the simple joys of a cute aesthetic and sweet flavor, what health benefits does this round fruit actually offer us?

Help with Weight Loss

On average, a mandarin orange (just over 100 grams) can provide at least 3 grams of fiber, accounting for 12% of the daily recommended value for women (25 grams) and 8% of that for men (38 grams). Fiber makes us feel fuller faster, so choosing foods with adequate to high levels of fiber in between meals can reduce the urge to make unhealthy choices. In fact, there are creative ways to incorporate mandarins into your meals so that you feel satiated without going overboard on the calorie intake, like this Chinese Chicken Mandarin Salad.

 

 

Boost Skin Health

As a member of the citrus family it probably comes as no surprise that mandarin oranges are a great source of Vitamin C. But what good does Vitamin C actually do for us? One of the benefits that we can see with our very eyes is the way this antioxidant strengthens our skin, helping it repair from sun damage and maintain a healthy glow. One mandarin orange can provide over half of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin C, which is 75mg for women and 95mg for men. Lucky for us, mandarins are an easy snack to take to the office or to throw in the lunchbox!

 

 

Improve Cholesterol

For a fruit that has no cholesterol, mandarins sure do a good job of combating the bad cholesterol. Simply put, cholesterol is a fat found in our bloodstream and is a vital component to the structure of our membranes. However, some foods (i.e. meat and dairy products) can raise our organic levels of cholesterol, posing a risk for heart disease. Antioxidants found in mandarins can help break down the bad cholesterol, preventing it from grouping and attaching to our arteries.

 

 

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