Health Benefits of Clementines

Nov 22, 2022

Clementine also known as baby oranges” or “Christmas oranges” is a type of mandarin orange. It should be noted that according to research, clementines are considered the smallest of mandarin oranges, with an average size of approximately 2 3/8 inches in diameter. This fruit is slightly sweeter than oranges, but it is equally lower in sugar. RELATED: 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Orange

Some nutritional facts about clementines that you need to know about

One clementine contains the following nutrients

63 grams of protein
79 grams of sugar
15 milligrams of vitamin E
10 milligrams of iron
2 milligrams of calcium
26 grams of dietary fiber

Health benefits of eating clementines

To begin, clementine mandarine contains flavonoids which are nutrient that helps in protecting the body from diseases like tumor growth, reduce blood clotting, and relieve stress and depression. Secondly, just like other citrus fruits clementine’s rich in provitamin A carotenoids, which turn into Vitamin A in the body. This vitamin A helps to strengthen the immune system, improves your eye health, and also betters body growth. Thirdly, clementines contain potassium, which helps to keep your blood pressure at a stable level, helps in battling bloating and keeps your joints in good health. It also helps in easing digestion and prevents muscle cramps.

Furthermore, clementines are a fat-free fruit that is rich in antioxidants, which makes it a low-calorie fruit. Clementines contain enough Vitamin C, which helps to protect the skin cells from free radicals that are formed from sunlight, and it supports the tendons, skin, blood vessels, bones, and tissues throughout your body. This fruit contains a combination of dietary fiber, enough water, and low calories which helps to fill you up and make your feel satisfied for a longer period.

Side effects of clementines

In case you are allergic to citrus fruits, it is advisable to stay away from clementines. For some people, clementines cause itches on the lips, tongue, and throat, and mild swelling of the lips, and gums. In case you have this reaction when you take this fruit, it is advisable to stay away from it or see a doctor if the side effects persist.

38 Comments

Bernadette Sanji on November 22, 2022 at 5:08 am

Thank you Dr.??
Ndichia Shansline on November 22, 2022 at 5:15 am

Thank you so much ma, it’s health benefits are so beneficial my eyes at times have problems I may take the Mandarin oranges from time to time, thanks alot ma.
Muke Emmillienne on November 22, 2022 at 5:16 am

Tanks Doc
Wilfred on November 22, 2022 at 5:19 am

Amazing tips doc thanks ♥️
Herodia tanya on November 22, 2022 at 5:21 am

Amazing benefits thank you Doc
Leniter Afumbom on November 22, 2022 at 5:21 am

So it’s actually called clemtine ehhh what I know is only mandarin ?? waooo true we usually eat so many things without even knowing how useful it is to us
Thank you for sharing and for teaching us everyday, you are really a blessing to our generation. More strength mummy ❤️
Tabot on November 22, 2022 at 5:25 am

Healthy
Shantal Ngelah on November 22, 2022 at 5:32 am

Thank you so much ma’am
Mildretesih on November 22, 2022 at 5:39 am

????? I learn a new name we use to call it mangerine, and the bigger size from Bafia we call it mandarin. Thanks for always sharing mom
Zena Veggies on November 22, 2022 at 5:42 am

Amazing health benefits ❤️❤️❤️
Cheche Rose on November 22, 2022 at 5:52 am

Thanks for always sharing mumsy
NDONKE EDITH TACHU on November 22, 2022 at 6:03 am

Clementine. This name is new to me. Thank you
Honorine Mbi on November 22, 2022 at 6:20 am

Thanks for sharing mom ❤️
Kofon Beatrice on November 22, 2022 at 6:27 am

Clementines woow the name fine sote. Mengerine is what we normally call it. It has good nutrients in it. Thank you doctor
Ngum Precious on November 22, 2022 at 6:47 am

Thanks mum
Anonymous on November 22, 2022 at 6:54 am

Learnt a new name ooh
Wow thank you mother ♥️
Chouyi fentoh on November 22, 2022 at 7:29 am

Thanks doc
ANNETTE NCHIE on November 22, 2022 at 7:43 am

Thank you ma’am ??
Wutoh Honorine Teneng on November 22, 2022 at 7:54 am

Wow
Thank you ma
Collins lufung on November 22, 2022 at 9:14 am

Thanks, Doc.
Fonyuy Catherine on November 22, 2022 at 9:18 am

Woooooow thank you mommy. But I thought this is pure mandarine
Alice Alice on November 22, 2022 at 9:58 am

Thinking it was mandarine oooo thank you Mom ♥️
Lovelyn njia on November 22, 2022 at 10:09 am

Thanks very much mum ?
Lovelyn njia on November 22, 2022 at 10:11 am

Thank you mum❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
ngwator queenival on November 22, 2022 at 10:44 am

Thanks for sharing Ma’am ♥️?♥️
Char Leonel on November 22, 2022 at 11:11 am

Waow that name has a sweet meaning thanks for sharing Mom
Lynda Ngoinseh ? on November 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm

I love the fruit untill.
Bekoh queen on November 22, 2022 at 1:08 pm

Thanks Doc clementines wow
Ngum frankline on November 22, 2022 at 2:36 pm

Thanks very much for sharing
Brenda on November 22, 2022 at 3:19 pm

Wow amazing thanks sis
Dzelamonyuy Nafisatu yenven on November 22, 2022 at 6:11 pm

*thanks mom
Best Mirabel on November 22, 2022 at 7:23 pm

Thanks for sharing mom ?
Anshi Carine Berinyuy on November 22, 2022 at 8:26 pm

❤️❤️❤️???? thank you mama
Ndekeh blandine on November 22, 2022 at 8:48 pm

Amazing health benefits thanks for sharing mom
Beryl landoh on November 23, 2022 at 1:15 pm

WOw thanks I have discovered a new name clementine ??i only knew but mandarine.. Thanks for sharing
Ijeh E on November 29, 2022 at 4:53 am

Awesome
Laura berinyuy on December 1, 2022 at 9:30 am

Awesome Dr
Ijeh E on December 5, 2022 at 4:25 am

Great