It is not advisable to eat fruits on an empty stomach: because the concentration of gastric acid is high when the stomach is empty, and fruits are rich in organic acids, which can irritate the stomach to a certain extent. At the same time, fruits contain a large amount of tannins, which can easily form stones when combined with gastric acid. In addition, since fruits have a relatively high sugar content, eating them on an empty stomach can easily lead to acid production, causing digestive system symptoms such as hiccups.
Those with poor digestion should not eat fruits after a meal: People with insufficient gastric acid and poor gastric motility are prone to food stagnation in the stomach and improper digestion when they eat fruits immediately after a meal. At the same time, when gastric acid secretion is insufficient, it cannot kill bacteria in food, leading to bacterial reproduction and fermentation in the stomach, which produces a large amount of gas and causes digestive tract symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.
Obese and overweight people should eat fruits before meals: For obese and overweight individuals, eating fruits before meals is a good choice. Because fruits contain a lot of water and very few calories, it helps to slow down the eating speed and reduce the urgency during meals. At the same time, the fruits eaten before meals have already occupied some "space" in the stomach, which can help reduce the amount of food eaten and control body weight.
People with high blood pressure and high blood lipids should eat fruits before meals: Increasing the intake of some fruits before meals to replace a small part of the staple food and reduce the amount of food during the main meal can greatly increase the intake of potassium and dietary fiber, which is beneficial for controlling blood pressure and blood lipids. Eating fruits after a meal will not have this effect.
Diabetics should eat fruits between meals: For diabetic patients, both fruits and staple foods are sources of carbohydrates. Treating fruits as a snack between meals is more beneficial for stabilizing blood sugar. This way, it will not cause a greater increase in postprandial blood sugar, nor will it cause hypoglycemia before the next meal due to hunger. However, it is important to control the amount of food, generally around 100 grams per day. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to changes in blood sugar and urine sugar. If urine sugar increases after eating fruit, the staple food should be reduced to avoid a rise in blood sugar.