Oranges in the summer are bad? Nutritionist debunks the myth
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Oranges in the summer are bad? Nutritionist debunks the myth

SAPO Notícias11 September 2026 at 07:02

There is a myth that eating oranges in summer is bad for your health, but a nutritionist states there is no scientific basis for this belief.

According to the specialist, there is no recommendation to avoid eating oranges during the hottest months of the year.

The explanation for the origin of this myth may lie in the association between citrus fruits, the digestion process, and heat, although this relationship is not sufficient to justify eliminating the fruit from your diet during the summer.

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