Broccoli is a healthy food, but it is sometimes considered to have a slightly dull taste. In such cases, eating it together with tangerines, which are in season these days, can enhance the texture with citric acid and boost health benefits. Broccoli is rich in iron, and pairing it with vitamin C-rich tangerines helps the body absorb iron more effectively. Adding other vegetables and fruits can turn it into a delicious and healthy salad. Let's learn more about broccoli and tangerines.

 

The combination of tangerines and broccoli... contributes to preventing anemia and protecting cells from damage

 

Tangerines are also called mandarin oranges or citrus. Among tangerines, the Onju mandarin is produced in Jeju and is an early-season variety harvested in November. The ones with a mild aroma and large size are delicious. The common early-season varieties that appear from December are smaller and taste better. Eating tangerines and broccoli together creates a synergistic effect of vitamin C and iron. This combination is good for preventing colds and safely helps prevent anemia. Broccoli also contains a lot of vitamin C, which aids in wound healing and helps prevent damage to cells in the body.

Reasons why broccoli is good for dieting: slows aging, improves lung function, and has anticancer effects.

 

Broccoli contains beta-carotene. It has anti-aging effects, improves lung function, and has anticancer properties. It helps eliminate salty components from the body and regulates blood pressure, with 307 mg of potassium per 100g. If you are not suffering from kidney problems, eating broccoli after consuming salty foods like ramen can help protect blood vessels. The caloric content of broccoli is 28 kcal per 100g, making it a low-calorie, low-fat food. Even a small amount provides a feeling of fullness, contributing to weight loss (data from the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences). It also contains a high amount of dietary fiber, which is effective for gut health and preventing colon cancer.

 

Contributes to vascular health... effects that reduce fatigue and clear the blood

 

The white, thread-like part inside the flesh of a tangerine is called 'albedo.' It contributes to vascular health. Along with a vitamin P component called 'hesperidin,' it increases vascular resistance, strengthens capillaries, and is good for preventing hypertension. It also has a detoxifying effect on heavy metals. The white peel is rich in dietary fiber called pectin, which contributes to intestinal movement and the prevention of colon cancer. Citric acid, which gives a sour taste, promotes metabolism, reduces fatigue, and helps purify the blood. Vitamin C activates metabolism and aids in skin beautification.

 

How to preserve the crunchy texture of broccoli?

 

Broccoli loses its flavor when it ripens, so it is better to store it at room temperature rather than in the refrigerator. Soaking it in ice water makes the color more vivid and prolongs freshness. Soaking in salted water for 30 minutes before cooking removes contaminants. Then, blanching it briefly in boiling water with a little salt and vinegar enhances its crisp texture and vibrant green color. Cooking the stems and florets together may result in uneven cooking, so it is better to prepare them separately.

 

 

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Antioxidants are present in citrus fruits such as tangerines.

It contains a lot to reduce inflammation,

It helps prevent blood clots and improve blood circulation.

 

The tangerines that arrived as a gift after work yesterday

I just ate three of them on an empty stomach.

Your blood sugar was 145, haha.

 

Eating like this is definitely not helpful.