The benefits of oranges

 Oranges are one of the most common fruits around the world, and the peels of this fruit contain several nutrients that are beneficial to health, yet most people get rid of them, and we will mention in this article the benefits of orange peel, and its side effects. The nutritional value of orange peel The following table shows the amount of nutrients in a large orange, or the equivalent of 184 grams, and a tablespoon of fresh orange peel, or the equivalent of 6 grams

Water 4.35 milliliters calories 5.82 calories carbohydrates 1.5 grams dietary fiber 0.636 grams protein 0.09 grams fat 0.012 grams calcium 9.66 milligrams iron 0.048 milligrams magnesium 1.32 milligrams phosphorous 1.26 milligrams potassium 12.7 milligrams sodium 0.18 milligrams zinc 0.015 milligrams copper 0.006 milligrams selenium 0.06 micrograms vitamin B1 0.007 mg Vitamin B2 0.005 mg Vitamin B3 0.054 mg Vitamin B5 0.029 mg Vitamin B6 0.011 mg Vitamin C 8.16 mg Folate 1.8 Micrograms Vitamin E 0.015 mg Vitamin A 25.2 IU

Benefits of orange peel Orange peels are edible and a good source of many vitamins and minerals. Such as: potassium, vitamin C, and the white pulp between the peel and the fruit can be eaten. As it is rich in vitamin C and fiber [3] In addition, orange peel contains good amounts of calcium, folate, primary vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6, in addition to its content rich in plant compounds called polyphenols, which can be Helps reduce the risk of developing some chronic diseases; Such as: type 2 diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer's disease, and orange peels can be eaten as they are, or in dried form, or added to salads or juices, or to prepare jam from them, or orange zest and use of peels in preparing sweets and seasonings, but it is worth noting The need to wash the orange well before eating its peel due to the possibility of pesticide residues on it

What are the benefits of orange peel for teeth

 Orange peel extract reduced tooth decay by inhibiting the growth of caries-causing pathogens.

What are the benefits of orange peel for weight loss? There are no studies or information indicating that eating orange peel has a direct role in reducing weight.

Damage orange peel safety degree of orange peel

 Giving large amounts of orange peels is often not safe for children. As it may cause cramps, or cramps for them. Side effects of orange peel Despite the many benefits of orange peel, its use has some side effects, and we mention from these effects the following: It may contain pesticide effects, and therefore it is recommended if you want to use orange peels wash them well with hot water to reduce the amount of these pesticides present on her. Orange peels have a hard-to-digest texture because they contain large amounts of fiber, so eating large amounts of them at once may cause digestive disorders. Many people may not prefer the bitter flavor of orange peels, which is hard to chew. Benefits of orange oil Orange oil is extracted from the peel of sweet orange through a cold press method, to extract the oils from the peel, and oils can also be extracted from orange leaves or flowers, that orange oil rich in limonene stimulates the programmed death of colon cancer cells, in addition to inhibiting the growth of vessels New bloody,