Fruit is an amazing healthy food group that’s packed with vitamins, nutrients, fiber, and water. But there have been few nutritional claims circulating that suggest fruit can also be damaging if eaten in conjunction with other foods. The basic statement is that high-sugar fruits help to ferment the other digested foods in a “full” stomach, causing gas, indigestion, and other problems. While it is true that fruit helps accelerate fermentation in things such as bread starters, the idea that it could do so in a stomach is completely false.
No one can deny an essential role played by fresh organic fruits in the maintenance of health and wellness in individuals of all age groups. Most of us are aware that fruits are very useful for us but the maximum benefit can only be obtained if we can figure out the best time to eat fruit in the recommended quantities at the correct time. It is not like whenever we want, we take fruits and they will benefit us. Instead we should look for the most appropriate time to consume fruits in order to gain maximum nutritional and health-promoting benefits associated with fruit intake.
Health Benefits of Fruits
Apart from being delicious, the major driving force, as to why everyone loves to eat fruits, is the fact that they are known to have hundreds if not thousands of health benefits. Some of the most popular facts are:
- Protection against certain cancers.
- They reduce risk of stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
- Increase in Immunity levels.
The truth and fact are just a handful of the most common reasons we choose to include fruits in our diet.
But before we get there… Analyse yourself
When do you usually eat your fruits?
- First thing in the Morning
- Between Meals
- Pre Workout
- Post Workout
- Before Bed
The Best Time to Eat Fruit is
Eating fruits at the right time will allow your body to extract the nutrients, rather than letting the fruits ferment in your stomach while the other food gets digested.
Below are some of the best times to eat fruit
In the Morning
The best time to eat fruits is early in the morning on an empty stomach. But people who have acidity issues they can stick having banana early morning which will not only give them required nutrients but also will help them cure their acidity issues. This gives your body a chance to digest the fruit quickly, without the presence of other food items in to your tummy which take longer to digest.
Few fruits contain the simple sugars and hence the enzymes needed to digest them are different. This process is quick; but, it is ideal to have a gap of at least half an hour time between the time you eat your fruit and anything else. You can, of course, mix fruits. It is also a popularly known fact that yogurt goes well with fruit as it’s a simple fat.
Of course for people with diabetes or other ailments, it is best to consult a doctor to find out which fruits you can eat.
In the Afternoon or Between your Meals
Having fruit on an empty stomach in the afternoon can also give you just the boost of energy that you need. Again make sure that you should follow the 30-minute rule.
Pre- and Post-Workout
Another great time to indulge in few fruits is Pre and Post workout as that is when your body could use the sugars as energy during your workout, or you to restore your energy levels after a workout.
Before Bed
Fruits are basically sugar. So when you eat fruit just before you going to bed you are going to have a lot of sugar in your blood, which makes you active. Or in other words, it is going to be difficult to fall asleep. So, the best thing to do in order to make sure you aren’t all pumped up before bed is to try and eat all fruit at least 2-3 hours before bed.
Nonetheless, it is always best to have your fruit alone and not mixed with anything. So if you want your skin to look lively and your body to gain all the nutrients packed in the fruit you consume, all you need to keep in mind is that you need to eat them on an empty stomach.
Thanks for the tips. I am going to adopt henceforth.
You most welcome gururaj and thanks for liking the artcile