In the world, researches spread more frequently the health benefits of drinking an infusion. And in this case, it is a tea that they recommend drinking because it could help prevent diabetes and anemia, among other effects.
Tea is a healthy drink with at least a thousand years of history, since it is believed to have emerged around the year 2737 BC, according to the theory of the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong.
And far from losing its validity, many of us incorporate it into our daily routine to take advantage of its properties as a natural remedy.
People have an infusion at any time of the day: some opt for this hot drink at breakfast and others are ardent fans of “tea time”. But more than one cannot miss their cup of tea before going to sleep at night.
An infusion offers numerous properties and also works as a natural health remedy, added to physical activity and a change in habits, summarizes an article on the Harvard University portal.
It happens that consuming an infusion could experience greater relaxation at the mental level, because it is a drink rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
These properties even help reduce the risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease, expands the Harvard Men’s Health Watch.
But now an infusion based on the peel of a citrus appears on the radar: tangerine tea.
Like its citrus relatives, orange, grapefruit and lemon, its pulp is made up of numerous vesicles filled with juice rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, beta-carotene and essential oils, highlights the Cuerpo Mente portal.
Rich in vitamin C -although not as much as orange-, its contribution is accompanied by a greater presence of beta-carotene or provitamin A.
A couple of tangerines cover approximately half of the daily needs for vitamin C and 10% of beta-carotene or provitamin A.
Its richness in folic acid stands out: 100 g provide 40% of what is required per day. Folates are involved in the production of red and white blood cells, the synthesis of genetic material, and the formation of antibodies. It also contains small doses of B1, B2 and B6.
The most abundant mineral in tangerines is potassium, necessary for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses, muscle activity and the water balance of cells. It also provides calcium and magnesium and, to a lesser extent, iron and zinc and phosphorus.
Mandarin fiber –especially pectin– helps prevent constipation, cardiovascular disease and colon cancer, the site reports.
The tangerine peel infusion offers numerous benefits, among which the following stand out, according to the GastroLab portal:
This tea is easy to make and is a way to give tangerine peel a second use and to support a healthy immune system.
Of course, when in doubt about a diet, it is always a good idea to consult a doctor or a nutritionist to provide the best diagnosis and treatment in case of a condition.
Next, the recipe to prepare the tangerine peel tea.
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Preparation
