Summer is here, and during this time of the year it is common to opt for more refreshing drinks to relieve the feeling of heat, such as orange juice, for example.

The orange is one of the most popular foods in Brazil, and there are several reasons for this. Most people know the fruit for providing vitamin C, which besides helping to armor the immune system against colds and flus, takes on other functions in the body. But did you know that orange juice also has benefits for the intestines?

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Orange X intestine

Constipation causes symptoms such as excessive gas, abdominal cramps, hard stools, and even blood or a change in stool color. Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology show that about 20 million people go several days without going to the bathroom and suffer the discomforts of the problem.

According to Vitat's nutritionist, Livia Tanizaki, the fruit can indeed prevent constipation: "Orange is a fruit rich in dietary fiber, especially pectin, cellulose and hemicellulose, and therefore aid digestion and intestinal function, fighting constipation," she explains.

In addition, the nutritionist pointed out that there are no contraindications to orange juice for those with intestinal problems. In other words, everyone can enjoy the benefits of the drink.

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Recommended consumption of orange juice

According to the WHO (World Health Organization), the ideal is to consume at least three servings of fruit during the day. So, look for a nutritionist to evaluate the best ways to include oranges in your diet.

Source: Livia Tanizaki, nutritionist at Vitat.