Is it better to eat fruit before or after meals? Nutritionist Zhan said that in principle, it is possible, and it is more important to eat enough fruits and vegetables every day. (Photo/Luo Huiwen) Eating fruit before meals directly absorbs nutrition.
Zhan Shuyun, a nutritionist at Miaoli Daqian General Hospital, said that fruits are rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins. Eating fruit before meals can help the stomach directly absorb nutrients and maintain normal biochemical exercise without interference from other foods. In particular, vitamin C can promote the absorption of iron, help body form decompose collagen and amino acids, reduce the inactivation of folic acid, scavenge free radicals, enhance antioxidant capacity and prevent the body from aging.
Eating fruit before meals has the benefit of directly absorbing nutrition, but some people argue that eating fruit before meals can increase satiety and reduce the intake of staple food, thus achieving the effect of slimming. However, such a full stomach does not mean that the appetite is satisfied, and gluttonous people may eat other foods to seek comfort.
In addition, persimmon, grape, pear, hawthorn and other fruits not only taste astringent because they contain a lot of tannic acid, but also easily combine tannic acid with protein if they are eaten together with high-quality protein foods such as meat and seafood, leading to slow gastrointestinal peristalsis and even gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion. .
Eating fruit after meals helps to absorb and promote metabolism.
Generally speaking, the human body naturally secretes various enzymes to help the stomach digest food. If you eat fruit after a meal, its ingredients and nutrients can be converted into coenzyme, which helps digestion and metabolism and relieves gastrointestinal problems caused by indigestion.
It is better to eat fruits and vegetables every day than to eat them early and late.
However, nutritionist Zhan Shuyun said that whether eating fruits before or after meals, it is important to have a balanced diet and eat enough vegetables and fruits every day to maintain the biochemical process and metabolism of the body and promote health. The so-called "fruit and vegetable 579 principle" refers to:
Children 5 servings of fruits and vegetables: 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits every day.
Adult women 7 servings of fruits and vegetables: 4 servings of vegetables and 3 servings of fruits every day.
Adult male 9 portions of fruits and vegetables: 5 portions of vegetables and 4 portions of fruits every day.