One of the rumors: Eating fruits before meals affects digestion and absorption.
The truth revealed: Fruits are rich in sugars, which are rapidly converted into glucose and absorbed by the body. Therefore, eating fruits half an hour before a meal can increase satiety without affecting the digestion and absorption of food.
At the same time, as blood sugar rises, the brain's response to the blood sugar threshold is quickly lowered. Coupled with the fact that the coarse fiber in fruits gives the stomach a "full" feeling, it reduces a strong appetite, decreases our demand for high-fat and high-protein foods in our diet, and thus reduces the intake of staple foods, effectively helping to control weight.
Rumor two: "Golden fruit" in the morning, "silver fruit" in the afternoon, and "scrap iron fruit" at night.
The truth revealed: Actually, the body's digestive and absorption ability has little to do with the time of eating. The ability to digest and absorb is mainly related to the secretion of digestive juices and the ability of gastrointestinal motility.
After eating, the digestive systems of healthy people will secrete digestive juices and increase peristalsis to promote digestion and absorption. These processes are not directly related to the time of day but are somewhat related to age. Typically, older people secrete fewer digestive juices and their digestive function declines. This means that there is no real difference in how the digestive system absorbs fruits, whether it's in the morning or at night.
Rumor three: You can't eat fruit when "Aunt Flo" visits, as it can easily cause period cramps.
The truth revealed: For women, one of the most annoying things is getting their period. To avoid period cramps, they stay far away from cold drinks, but who would have thought that the cramps could be caused by fruit? It's truly a regrettable and miserable experience!
When "Aunt Flo" visits, it's best not to eat cooling fruits like watermelon and pears, but you can eat "milder" fruits in moderation, such as apples, cherries, jujubes, pomegranates, and durian. These fruits can not only replenish fluids but also provide vitamins and minerals, helping to alleviate symptoms like poor appetite, lower back pain, and fatigue during menstruation.