There is a saying in the UK that "fruit in the morning is gold, from noon to 3 PM is silver, from 3 to 6 PM is copper, and after 6 PM is lead." Morning is the golden time for eating fruit. Choosing to eat fruit in the morning is most beneficial for the body, allowing it to better utilize its nutritional value and produce substances that are beneficial to health.
Generally speaking, eating fruit before breakfast can both stimulate the appetite and promote the absorption of vitamins. After a night of rest, the digestive system is not yet fully active, and its function is not strong, but the body needs to replenish sufficient nutrients. At this time, eating easily digestible fruit can provide the necessary nutrition for morning work or study activities. However, fruits suitable for eating before a meal should be those that are not too acidic and have a mild astringent taste, such as apples, pears, bananas, and grapes. People with poor gastrointestinal function should not eat fruit during this period.
Around 10 AM, after a period of intense work and study, carbohydrates are basically depleted. Eating a fruit at this time allows its fructose and glucose to be quickly absorbed by the body to replenish the energy needed by the brain and body. This period also happens to be an active stage for the body's absorption. The large amount of vitamins and minerals in fruit play an excellent role in promoting the body's metabolism.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that around 10 AM, Yang qi is on the rise, and the spleen and stomach are at their strongest point of the day. For those with weak spleen and stomach, eating fruit at this time is more beneficial for the body's absorption. Eating fruit 1 hour after a meal aids in digestion; you can choose fruits rich in organic acids, such as pineapple, kiwi, oranges, and hawthorn. Eating fruit after dinner is not conducive to digestion and can easily lead to excessive intake, causing the sugar to be converted into fat and accumulate in the body.