Oranges are the first choice for supplementing citric acid! Nutritionists reveal two types of food combinations that are "not suitable to eat together"

Winter is the season for oranges. Oranges are fruits that are highly citric acid-enriched, but when paired with inappropriate food, it will make oranges difficult to eat. Japanese nutritionist Yui かり introduces the nutritional benefits of oranges and foods that are not good with oranges.

What is the effect of tric acid?

Titic acid is an ingredient with a sour taste and is widely found in citrus fruits, plums, tomatoes and vinegar.

The main effects of tric acid are as follows:

‧Promote the absorption of minerals (such as calcium, iron, etc.)

‧Reduce fatigue

‧Promote the new Chen Daixie

Since tric acid is not an essential nutrient for humans, there is no clear daily extraction standard. General studies show that taking about 3g per day can produce results, while some manufacturers recommend taking 5 to 15g per day.

If you don't like sour tastes normally, or you usually take less foods containing citric acid, you may not be able to obtain enough citric acid. In addition, people with weak bones, blood, prone to fatigue or frequent exercise should pay special attention to the citric acid feeding (provided that they maintain a balanced diet, including staple foods, main dishes and side dishes).

Why is it recommended to extract tric acid from oranges?

Foods containing rich citric acid include lemon, orange, tangerine and leim. These fruits contain more than 6g of citric acid per 100g. However, these fruits have a stronger sour taste and are not easy to eat or obtain in large quantities, so it is not easy to get 50g. In contrast, oranges contain about 1 g of citric acid per 100 g, and are more common and easy to eat. Therefore, oranges become an ideal source of citric acid removal.

In addition, oranges are rich in a variety of functional ingredients, such as:

‧β-Husin: has antioxidant effects and helps strengthen bones.

‧Hesperidin: can strengthen microvascular and improve blood circulation.

Generally speaking, a peeled orange weighs about 100g, and eating about 3 oranges can achieve the healthy effect of citric acid.

What are the food combinations that are not good with oranges?

Oranges are ideal sources of leucorrhea but may cause a poor taste if consumed with certain foods. For example, foods such as fish and dried fish. Eat oranges immediately after drying fish, which will make people feel the strong bitterness. Of course, the feeling of bitterness varies from person to person, and some people may not care about it, but many adults and children have experienced this experience.

This phenomenon is believed to be caused by the reaction of the ingredients contained in fish and dried fish with the citric acid in oranges. These foods themselves contain several amino acids that may make people feel bitter. They may not be obvious when eaten alone, but the bitterness may be amplified after being touched with citric acid.

Although this combination will not affect health or nutrient absorption, to avoid affecting diet due to bitterness, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points:

‧Before eating oranges, take oil-containing foods (greases can act as buffering and reduce direct reactions between ingredients)

‧Fishings should be heated before eating (heating helps reduce bitterness)

Small suggestions for eating oranges

When taking citric acid, it is also important to avoid eating on an empty stomach. Although citric acid can promote gastric juice secretion and aid digestion, it may also cause burden on the stomach. Therefore, it is recommended to eat it during meals or after meals as a relief.

In addition, citric acid can promote the absorption of minerals, so it is recommended to eat it with the following foods:

‧Calcium-rich dairy products or fish

‧Iron-rich foods, such as clams, spinach, etc., are suitable for these foods, not only can you enjoy the deliciousness of oranges, but also can supplement nutrients more effectively.