Should you eat fruit before going to bed?

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Eating fruit before bedtime is not a bad idea, but you should pack your meal into a small serving or eat it a few hours before bedtime, to avoid disrupting your sleep.

1. The benefits of having a fruit snack before bed


Fruits will be a healthy snack for you before your break if you don't eat them too much. They're packed with the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs to function at its best, and they make for better health, too.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, eating a lot of fruit will help reduce the risk of serious diseases such as: Kidney stones, stroke, heart attack as well as osteoporosis, diabetes and cancer. You can eat fruit to replace high-calorie foods.

Ăn nhiều hoa quả làm giảm nguy cơ mắc bệnh loãng xương
Ăn nhiều hoa quả làm giảm nguy cơ mắc bệnh loãng xương

2. Snack with fruit the right way


If you choose to snack on fruit, be aware of the type of fruit you are about to eat. Most fruits contain a high amount of sugar and cause your blood sugar to rise, which can be seen as a cause of diabetes or pre-diabetes.
To reduce hunger before resting, limit the fruits you eat after dinner to a small portion or less, and choose especially low-calorie fruits to eat if you are feeling hungry. intend to lose weight.

Trái cây có thể làm tăng lượng đường trong máu, do vậy cần lựa chọn kĩ càng trước khi ăn
Trái cây có thể làm tăng lượng đường trong máu, do vậy cần lựa chọn kĩ càng trước khi ăn

3. Things to consider in snacking before bed


A small snack will help people sleep, especially when it contains a good amount of carbohydrates and tryptophan. However, eating crabs can also cause indigestion. If you are suffering from insomnia or other sleep-related illnesses and feel your condition is aggravated by eating fruit before bedtime, let your doctor know.
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References: healthline.com, medicalnewstoday.com

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