January and February are the months par excellence dedicated to detox and nature, it seems to want to help. Fennel and oranges are two seasonal ingredients who seem born to travel on the same track, meet in light and rich dishes and taste to join us on a path of purification and detoxification. That's why they are so precious and how to prepare them.

The properties of fennel

Fennels are known and appreciated thanks to their renowned properties digestive and depurative, but also contribute to reduce swelling. To make this vegetable a detox food par excellence, lEssential oil anethole which is able to counteract the formation of intestinal gases that cause pain, aerophagia and flatulence. Able to fight inflammation, fennel is also indicated for those who suffer from irritable colon and is therefore valuable to protect the gastro-intestinal system in general.
Rich of mineral salts and vitamins, are considered excellent antioxidants thanks to vitamin C and flavonoids that they strengthen the immune system and fight free radicals.

The power of oranges

The most cultivated citrus in the world is a real concentrate of well-being thanks to the excellent concentration of C vitamin, Fundamental to the correct iron absorption and capable of stimulating the formation of collagen. This fruit is also capable of reduce the absorption of sugars thanks to the fibers present in it. To benefit from this virtue however, it is necessary consume it with all the pulp: squeeze it in fact eliminates the fibrous part and leads us to absorb only its juice with the relative sugars. As well as fennels, oranges contain antioxidants, terpenes and polyphenols and they fight free radicals and progressive aging.

Why bet on vegetables and fruit

After an intense and disorganized period like that of parties, it is good to provide our body with all that is missing in the most convivial lunches and dinners. Or abundant portions of fruit and vegetables, maybe to be served raw and with a light dressing. Just a teaspoon of oil to make a great special dish prepared simply with finely cut fennel, oranges and black olives. Taste it without salt and you will not regret it.
With the same ingredients reduced in small cubes you can also prepare a good one spelled salad or a warm cous cous to mix with fennel and raw oranges to which you will add small diced onion, a precious ingredient thanks to its purifying properties.
In this way we will pamper our body with vitamins, mineral salts and water: three from the bases from which to leave to forget the swelling and find the right balance. And always about hydration, say of no to alcohol, carbonated and sugary drinks and fruit juices It will help you reach your detox goal. In fact, our body simply requires plenty of water, and we must satisfy it by drinking at least a liter and a half a day from the moment it is awakened. If you have a juice extractor or a centrifuge, you can then prepare purifying drinks based on fennel and oranges, perhaps even mixing them with small portions of lemon and carrots.

The recipes

In the gallery below, we have prepared a collection of delicious and easy to prepare recipes that focus on the winning combination of fennels and oranges. Appetizers, pasta dishes, side dishes and desserts to discover how many creative ways you can benefit from these precious seasonal ingredients without getting bored.

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