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Snacking on an orange before hitting the gym could help you get the most out of your workout session.

Researchers at Arizona State University have found a direct link between the amount of vitamin C in the blood and the body’s ability to burn fat. In the study, participants with adequate vitamin C levels burned 30 percent more fat during moderate exercise sessions than those with low levels.

Vitamin C plays an important role in weight management, as it is essential for the production of carnitine, a substance that converts fat into energy.

With 70 mg of vitamin C, one medium orange provides the majority of our daily requirement.