When, with what, and how you consume fruits can affect your gut health and sleep; here are the ‘top 3 rules’ to follow

Adding, Jasleen Kaur, a nutritionist, told indianexpress.com that one must not consume pre-cut fruits, and only consume freshly cut fruits, as cutting them in advance makes them lose their nutrients.

Do not consume fruits after sunset: Fruits should not be eaten after sunset as the digestive enzymes present in the fruits may affect your sleep patterns. Eating fruits right before going to bed can also cause a sugar spike, leading to one becoming overactive, and unable to fall asleep. “Eat fruits at 8 am in the morning, or 11 am in the morning after breakfast, or 4 pm in the evening, but not after that,” she advised in the video.

Do not mix fruits with different fruit groups: Fruits should not be paired with different fruit groups as they ferment quickly and can cause indigestion. In Ayurveda, fruits are divided into three broad categories based on the functions they perform. However, Jasleen added that there is no harm in eating two or three fruits together. “But, avoid mixing milk with mangoes,” she advised.

 

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Sweet fruits: Fruits like mangoes, ripe bananas, papaya, musk melons, peach, avocado, pineapple, plums, and pumpkin are categorised as sweet fruits.

“These fruits are slightly heavier in nature, soft, oily, and help in building and nourishing your body. In Ayurveda, sweet taste helps build tissues like bones, muscles, teeth, nails and hair, which is why toddlers crave the sweet taste. It is earth and water dominant,” Dr Dimple revealed.

Sour fruits: Fruits such as lime, lemon, cherry tomato, orange, tangerines, grapefruits, persimmon, plums, sour berries, sour cherries, sour grapes, kiwi, green mango, and rhubarb come under the sour food category.

“These fruits are light, oily, and warm in nature. A sour taste moistens the mouth and increases the flow of saliva. They are earth and fire-dominant and promote the healthy flow of bile besides helping cleanse the tissues,” she said.

Astringent fruits: Apples, pear, unripe bananas (green), cranberries, pomegranate, berries, cherries, strawberries, and watermelon are astringent fruits.

“These foods are air and earth dominant and have a dry, cold, and heavy nature. Astringent taste helps in toning and tightening tissues, reducing sweating, and cooling excess heat,” added Dr Dimple.

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