Clementines

By EAT SMARTER

Updated on 14. Nov. 2022

Clementines are the perfect snack-- sweet, sour and packed with nutrition.

Clementines...

...strengthen the immune system.
The high vitamin C content in clementines strengthens the immune system, and provides important antioxidants that protect our cells from harmful influences such as free radicals.
...support healthy vision.
Vitamin A and red plant dyes in clementines can improve vision, especially in the dark. Vitamin A also promotes the growth of healthy cells in the skin and mucous membranes.
...satisfy the appetite.
Clementines have a sweet and sour taste but contain relatively little fructose, which means you’ll stay fuller for longer after snacking on them.
...provide an array of nutrients.
Their high content of carotenoids (provitamin A) and flavonoids (plant dyes) makes clementines particularly healthy; these antioxidants protect us from cell damage, cardiovascular diseases and are even said to reduce the risk of some types cancer.
...help you burn fat.
Since clementines contain up to 45 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, they can promote fat burning. However, the effect is only temporary.
...can interact badly with some medications.
If you’re on beta-blocker medication, it’s best to steer clear of clementines. Beta-blockers increase the potassium level in the blood, and as clementines contain a lot of potassium, mixing the two could lead to harmful increases of the mineral in your body.
...shouldn't be combined with painkillers.
Anyone taking painkillers should always wait two hours before and after eating clementines, otherwise there is a risk of heart rhythm disturbances.