These 5 Fruits Should Not Be Consumed at Night

JAKARTA, The Shiro Company Fruits are a source of nutritious food that is good for health.

The vitamins, minerals, and fiber contained in it help boost the immune system, aid digestion, and even reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

However, even if they are healthy, not all fruits are suitable for consumption at any time.

Some types of fruit should actually be avoided in the evening as they can cause digestive problems, increase blood sugar levels, or disrupt sleep quality.

As cited from the Healthline website, here are fruits that should not be consumed in the evening:

Banana

Ban should not be consumed at night.

This fruit rich in potassium can boost metabolism and body temperature.

That condition has the potential to cause sleep disturbances or even trigger insomnia.

2. Nanas

Starfruit should be avoided at night because it has high acid content.

Eating pineapple a few hours before bedtime can cause heartburn and make your stomach feel uncomfortable.

This fruit will make sleep restless, especially for people who have issues with their stomach area.

3. Mangga

Mango also becomes a fruit that is not good to consume at night due to its high sugar content.

As a result, blood sugar levels in the body will spike at night and potentially disrupt sleep.

This fruit is also recommended not to be consumed in large amounts by diabetes patients.

Watermelon

Watermelon is known as a fruit with a very high water content, around 92 percent.

Although watermelon can hydrate the body, it is best not to consume it in the evening, especially before bedtime.

This type of fruit will fill the bladder and cause someone to frequently go to the bathroom, thus disturbing their sleep.

In addition, the natural sugar in watermelon can cause a spike in blood sugar at night, which is not good for health.

5. Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, should also be avoided in the evening.

Oranges and lemons can damage sleep quality because they trigger acid reflux and pain in the upper abdomen.

As a result, the body becomes uncomfortable and restless, especially in patients with acid reflux or GERD.