In order to enjoy all the beneficial properties of oranges, it is better to avoid consuming them before going to bed, even more so if you suffer from gastritis
You certainly know the famous say that says "the orange in the morning is gold, at lunch it's silver, in the evening it's lead". In this sentence, as in all proverbs, there is a fund of truth. But how much to eat oranges in the evening could be harmful, or rather annoying, for the body? Mainly for two reasons.
Why not eat fruit after dinner
In general, fruit is healthy, rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals, but it also contains one fructose percentage relatively high which, if not burned by the body, turns into fat. For those who follow a controlled diet is therefore it is not advisable to replace the dessert with a fruit after dinner, including oranges, because they would be made too much sugar to the organism, without leaving enough time to burn them.
Oranges in the evening? Better to avoid
Regarding the specific case of oranges, there is no scientific evidence to show that eating them in the evening after dinner weighs or slows digestion more than other fruits. What is certain is that their juice is acid and so it's definitely contraindicated for those suffering from gastritis. In fact, its intake could increase the burning behind the breastbone. This feeling will be even more pronounced if the oranges are consumed just before going to bed and after a hearty meal, because, in doing so, it further burdens the digestion. It should be emphasized that also other citrus fruits, like lemon and grapefruit, they cause this effect. And the same is true for blueberries, which can increase gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
When you have to eat fruit
The best time, therefore, to consume fruit is on an empty stomach, between meals and not just before going to bed. Only in this way can the body benefit from all the nutrients it contains, its energy capacity and its detoxifying function. In particular, as regards oranges, in addition to the great contribution of C vitamin, they also have anticancer properties for the flavonoids they contain and are useful in the weight loss diet because they contain a molecule that reduces fat absorption.
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