Fruit is eaten between meals or even immediately after a second or side dish?
According to the expert, eating fruit after meals is possible, if we are not on a diet.
The president of the Adi Foundation (Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Association) Giuseppe Fatati explains on Sole24Ore that eating fruit after lunch and dinner has no contraindications.
On the contrary, those following slimming diets are advised to consume fruit as a snack or as a snack because the portions that can be eaten are 2 the 3, and not 4 the 5: “The reason why snacks are fruit-based in low-calorie diets is because the recommended intake levels are oriented around 2 the 3 portions per day, it is therefore necessary to respect these indications without exceeding the calories: this is the reason why it is recommended to eat it during snacks or between meals,” explains Fatati.
Fruit between meals yes, but if we are not on a diet, let's consume it even after eating
In our tradition, continues the doctor, “fruit was always served and consumed at the end of the meal, and there are no valid reasons to change this behavior. The important thing is that you consume fresh fruit appropriately". And our tradition is the basis of the Mediterranean diet, that, a recent study confirmed, it is a panacea against diabetes and a shield against cancer.
How many servings of fruit to eat per day?
“Italian recommendations for healthy eating (Inran) they emphasize how plant foods (cereals, legumes, vegetables and fruit) are very important, because they contain starch, fiber, Vitamins, minerals and other substances precious to health. Many studies have now shown that regular consumption of fruit and vegetables protects against many diseases, even serious ones. In addition to, Eating plant-based products helps reduce calories, satisfying without weighing you down. The ideal, then, is to remind ourselves to consume several portions of fruit and vegetables every day (at least 5 portions)".
Fonte:Fortesano.it
Naturopath and Wellbeing Consultant Eliosnatura, He takes care of feeding, personal care and medical conditions through the use of all-natural products. Its strength lies in the combination of "power and good health", factor pointed out by the World Health (WHO) considers that adequate nutrition and health fundamental human rights.
