Is it healthy to eat fruits after meal?
Chandigarh, June 29: Fruits are power pack of essential nutrients and vitamins. Fruits give our body the required minerals, vitamins and nutrients and are an essential component of a healthy diet.
Eating fruits is one of the healthy exercise but do you know what is the right time to eat fruits?
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Many people eat fruits for weight loss, whereas some eat them for radiant and glowing skin type. Though fruits are healthy for us but still there are many myths associated with fruits.
Here are some important points that one should keep in mind while eating fruits:
When is the right time to have fruits?
Nutritionists advice that ideally fruits should be eaten half an hour before lunchtime as it would enable the fiber and polyphenols present in them to boost and regulate digestion.
All fruits have high levels of triglycerides that do not get absorbed easily.
Eating fruit at inappropriate time may lead to heart diseases and a greater number of fat cells in the body.
Eat fruits to fulfill sugar cravings
Health experts believe that fruits should best be eaten for breakfast, combining them with unsweetened yogurt. Peaches, berries, and apples also serve as the best snacks that come with no harmful calories.
Say no to juices
According to the health experts, eating fruits is better than drinking them in a juicy form as juicing a fruit can take away its essential vitamins and minerals, oxidising them in contact with air.
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Have fruits with a low Glycemic Index
Notably, Glycemic Index (GI) is very important for those having high blood sugar level. A person with diabetes should always eat fruits with low GI to be on a safer side and not to risk a sudden change in sugar levels. Mangoes have the highest GI whereas fruits like Jamun, strawberries, plums, and oranges are low.
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