Foods you should never eat with oranges
Foods you should never eat with oranges
Winter season is here and it’s time to make the most of this season by indulging in the sweet and tangy oranges. There’s no denying that oranges make for the most healthy and nutritious winter fruits, but do you know pairing oranges with certain foods can turn out to be a wrong combination and may trigger allergies and disorders. Read on to find out!
Why should you avoid it?
Small, tangy and juicy, oranges make for one of the most loved winter fruits and due to their versatile taste and texture, this fruit goes well with everything from sauces to desserts to drinks. However, oranges have a high concentration of citric acid and vitamin C, which makes it great for immunity and metabolism, but eating them with a few foods can also trigger indigestion, food allergies and may cause discomfort or heartburn. Here are 12 foods that you should never combine with oranges.
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Milk
Combining dairy based products with citrus fruits or juice may trigger indigestion or heartburn, this is because the acidity of oranges may curdle up the proteins in milk, leading to an upset stomach or bloating.
Tomatoes
While both tomatoes and oranges are packed with vitamin c and essential nutrients, combining the two acidic foods may be a bad idea as it may contribute to acid reflux or digestive discomfort.
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Much similar to milk, the acidity of oranges may not mix well with yogurt for some individuals.
Bananas
Eating bananas with oranges may lead to digestive discomfort and cause indigestion, especially for people suffering from stomach ailments.
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Cereal and Milk
If you have been adding oranges and milk together to your breakfast bowl, then this may lead to acidic reactions and affect digestion. On the other hand, adding oranges can also affect the texture of the cereal and milk.
Lentils and Legumes
The acidity of oranges combined with certain legumes may lead to digestive discomfort and cause indigestion and make it difficult to digest.
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Highly spiced foods
Spicy dishes combined with the acidity of oranges can worsen digestive ailments and issues. It can also trigger pain in case of stomach ulcer.
Fatty and fried foods
High-fat foods combined with the acidity of oranges may lead to discomfort.
Cheese
The combination of cheese and oranges is not just less palatable, but can also slow down the digestive process and trigger indigestion due to the combination of vitamins and diary based cheese.
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Caffeine
Coffee or black tea consumed with oranges might cause stomach upset in sensitive individuals. It can also worsen stomach ulcers and cause heartburn in some cases.
Carbonated drinks
The fizziness of carbonated drinks combined with oranges might lead to bloating or discomfort.
Alcohol
Alcohol and citrus fruits may irritate the stomach lining in some cases and can also lead to allergies.
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