10 interesting facts about tangerines

This orange fruit is an excellent remedy for depression and the winter Blues.

The twilight Nov want to impose the blankets, pour a liter of hot tea and freeze until spring. But we urge you not to lose heart: December is coming soon – a time of anxious waiting the New year, gifts and… tangerines!

Read 10 interesting facts about this positive fruit buy weight to strengthen the immune system and a festive mood.

Did you know that…

1. The Motherland of Mandarin is China. He now delivers these cheerful fruits in the world.

2. There is a legend that the Mandarin got its name in honor of Chinese officials-the mandarins. For a long time citrus was grown only in gardens these respectable people.

3. In Mandarin more than 50 varieties – they are different in taste, shape and color. There are even decorative. We love sweet and seedless, and you?

4. On average, the Mandarin – only 40 calories!

5. All citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Eating the Mandarin, you’re going to get a dose of vitamins D, K, B1, B2.

6. Tangerines can be treated with a cold: from the peel of make a tincture, and the flesh is eaten is a natural antipyretic.

7. We used to eat tangerines raw, add to salads and canning!

8. The skin also goes in business: it is rich in essential oils and is often used as an additive in cosmetics and for aromatic liqueurs.

9. Mandarin is also the name of a bright little ducks and one of the Chinese dialects.

10. This orange fruit is an excellent remedy for depression and the winter Blues. Its cheerful color and has a beneficial effect on the body and calms the nervous system.