There is a controversy on the best time to eat fruits. While some people insist of eating fruits before a meal, others think that the best time to eat fruits is after meals. Kindly advise.
Emeka (by SMS)
Contrary to what some online sources claim, there’s no definitive ‘best’ time to eat fruits. Health experts agree that fruits can and should be incorporated into your diet at any time of day. Neither your body’s carb tolerance, metabolic rate, or nutrient absorption ability are affected by the hour at which you eat.
Neither are the sugar content or glycemic index (how quickly food can affect blood sugar levels) of fruits. What you eat doesn’t really care about what the clocks are saying! Whether as a morning snack, a midday refresher, or a post-dinner treat, fruits offer vital nutrients whenever consumed. Claims about specific timing for fruit consumption, such as on an empty stomach or before a meal, often lack scientific backing and vary based on individual preferences — your body composition and your digestion process impact nutrient absorption much more than the time of day.
Ultimately, what matters most is incorporating a variety of fruits into your daily diet to support overall health and well-being, regardless of the time of day. Trust your body’s cues and enjoy fruits daily – whenever they fit into your routine, maximising their benefits to nourish and energise your body (and your tastebuds!).
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