Why you must avoid fruits after sunset
Fruits are one of the greatest sources of vitamins and minerals. Two servings of fresh fruits in a day can keep you healthy and fit. It can aid in weight loss, help your organs perform their work efficiently and cut down the risk of chronic disease. But just like there is an ideal time to your have meal for maximum benefits, fruits too should be taken on fixed time to absorb maximum nutrients from it. If you believe in Ayurveda then you must have fruits before sunset to reap maximum benefits from your bowl of fresh produce.
Why fruits must be consumed before sunset
Lifestyle and wellness coach Luke Coutinho recently took to his Instagram handle to enlighten his follower's why fruits should be eaten before the sunset. Luke wrote that as per Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, eating fruits in the evening can disturb the sleep schedule and can disrupt the digestion process.
As we know that most fruits are simple carbs that means they can be broken down. They are a great source of instant energy, at the same time they also spike the blood sugar level. Having it close to bedtime may disrupt your sleep due to a rise in the blood sugar level. Besides, post-sunset our metabolism slows down and it finds it hard to digest carbs. So, it is better to limit the carb intake.
The right time to have fruits
According to Luke, the best time to have fruit is early in the morning on an empty stomach. When we wake up after fasting for almost 10 hours at night, our stomach is all empty. Eating healthy food in the morning will help to absorb the nutrients more efficiently and will kickstart the metabolism. As per the expert, fruit should also be added with a meal or taken immediately after a meal. One must wait for at least 3.5 to 4 hours after a meal before having any fruit. Simple carbs are best to be consumed in the morning and pre and post-workout. Fat, protein and low complex carbs are best to be consumed post-sunset.
Fruits should be taken alone
Fruits should always be taken all alone and not be paired with dairy or vegetables. Taking fruits with dairy or vegetables can lead to the formation of toxins in the body. That happens due to improper digestion of fruits and low absorption of nutrients. The presence of toxins in the body can lead to illness and other health-related conditions.