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Some people eat their fruits with milk and cheese, while others eat them as part of their meals, particularly breakfast. However, as with everything else, there appears to be a proper way and time to consume fruits in order to reap the greatest benefits. According to Dr. Dimple Jangda, an Ayurvedic and gut health coach, there are a few guidelines that must be followed when consuming fruits. She shared an informative Instagram video that detailed the correct way to consume fruits, as well as the top three rules for the same.
Pre-cut fruits should be avoided, and only freshly cut fruits should be consumed, as cutting them ahead of time causes them to lose nutrients.
Eat it alone or leave it alone: Mixing fruits with other food groups such as legumes, vegetables, grains, milk, yoghurt, and meat can result in undigested metabolic waste or toxic substances that can affect your gut and cause skin disorders. Fruits digest quickly, taking only three hours in your system (1 hour in your stomach, 1 hour in your small intestine, and 1 hour in your large intestine), according to Dr. Jangda.
In addition, nutritionist Jasleen Kaur told that one should 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 consumed after sunset because the digestive enzymes present in the fruits may interfere with your sleep patterns. Eating fruits right before bedtime can also cause a sugar spike, causing one to become hyperactive and unable to fall asleep. “Eat fruits at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. after breakfast, or 4 p.m. in the evening, but not after that,” she advised in the video.
Do not mix fruits with different fruit groups: Fruits should not be mixed with different fruit groups because they ferment quickly and can cause indigestion.
Fruits are classified into three broad categories in Ayurveda based on the functions they perform. Jasleen, on the other hand, added that there is no harm in eating two or three fruits together. “But, avoid mixing milk with mangoes,” she advised.
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.
Source:IE
