EATING FRUITS - THE RIGHT WAY
Fruits are good for you. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, antioxidants. Fruits are Natures Best Multivitamins. But are we getting the most out of the precious fruits? Are we eating fruits the right way? Are we eating them at the right time? As per Ayurveda, there are some ground rules which we must follow to make the most out of this nutrient-dense package called FRUITS. 1. Eat fruits empty stomach or 2 hours before or after meals. Fruits should be eaten alone without combining them with any other food. In the western world, the concept of combining fruit with protein is popular say an apple with peanut butter as it helps to regulate the sudden spike of sugar levels due to the release of sugars by fruit. That may be ok for someone who is DIABETIC or have HYPERGLYCEMIA (an excess of glucose in the blood stream), but not for everyone. In Ayurveda, Food Combining plays a significant role. The logic behind eating fruits on their own is that fruits ...