Fruits are healthy and you should definitely consume them once in a day. But, it is very crucial how and when you consume them. If you will not eat them in the desired manner, it will cause more harm then providing you with benefits. During the article, we will talk about the top 5 mistakes people make while eating fruits and how to eat fruits in the right manner. 

5 Mistakes while Eating Fruits 

1-Eating Fruits just after Meals 

Avoid eating fruits just after your meals as they hamper the digestion process. Even the nutrients in the food and the fruits will not be absorbed properly. Always maintain a gap of 2 hours between your meals and your fruits. In addition, eating fruits right after meals can cause acidity or gas. 

2-Cutting fruits and eating them after hours 

It is absolutely okay if you prefer to cut your fruits and eat them, but consume them within 20-30 minutes. Keeping the fruits for long can reduce the nutritional value of the fruits. In addition, it will also increase the acid content of the fruits. Hence, if you wish to carry your fruits, carry them fully. 

3-Eating Fruit Salad 

We often mix various fruits and create a fruit salad assuming we are consuming all the essential nutrients and vitamins. While doing this, we are definitely consuming them but they might not be absorbed properly in the body. As a result, it is of no good for your health. Hence always eat one fruit at a time, for easy digestion. 

4-Eating only fruits which are not grown locally

Avocados, Ruby Roman Grapes, Blueberry, Rasberry! Fancy names right? Expensive fruits with fancy names are often confused with plenty of nutrition and good health. But hold on, are these fruits actually grown in your region? Or are they being imported from distant continents?

Just imagine the number of chemicals and pesticides that must be keeping the fruits alive. Also, the fruits which are grown locally better suit your nutritional requirement and environment we live in. So, next time you visit the market, get the seasonal fruits grown locally. 

5-Combing fruits with Milk 

We all love milkshakes and relish it in summers irrespective of the part of the world we live. But, do you realize it is much heavy to digest and also results in weight gain. If the motive is to gain weight you may continue, otherwise, it is better to consume them separately. 

Best Time TO Eat Fruits

1-The first meal of the day 

The best time to eat the fruit will depend upon which fruit are we consuming. Banana should be taken as the first meal of the day on an empty stomach. Banana is also an excellent source of energy if you are about to hit the gym. Although, citrus fruits like oranges, limes, grapefruits should be avoided as they can increase the acid content of our empty stomach. 

2-Between meals 

Always maintain a gap of about 2 hours after meals and at least an hour before meals. Fruits could be your perfect snack partner -healthy and filling. Eating them right after the meal can interfere with the digestion process of both the fruits and the meals. 

3-Before sunset

It is important to consume the fruits before sunset, as quoted in Ayurveda. The fruits are high in fibre and are moved to the intestine much faster than the fat/protein rich food. As a result, it can interfere with the digestion of our meals. Also, eating fruits at night can spike blood sugar level which automatically releases energy affecting our sleep. 

Live healthily, eat healthily and stay healthy! Eat the right food in the right manner and avoid making mistakes while eating fruits to witness magic. Have anything else to share with us? Kindly share in the comment section.