Truth Revealed : Eating fruits after 6 pm good or badMost of us have this Irresistible craving of having something sweet at night and if you are on a weight loss mission then for sure you will reach out to fruits to control your craving. Fruits are healthy, juicy, nutritious naturally sweet and are definitely better than other sugary stuff. But it has always been a debatable topic whether it is good to have fruits at night or not ? The ancient medical system also states that one should consume their meal atleast 2-3 hours before bed. If they take meals and fruits together l, then our body first digest the fruits followed by the meal. This will lead to indigestion and to your body will not able to absorb all the nutrients from the meals. Some people also believe that having fruits just before going to bed will induce sleep,but it is just opposite Fruits release sugar in the body which will spike your energy and you will have difficulty in falling asleep.your fruit choice before bedtime is equally important. Do not eat a plate full of fruits at night, if you are craving for sweet then only have a slice of fruits that are low in sugar and high in fibre. Also do not sleep immediately, after eating fruits. THE BOTTOM LINE It is important to keep a gap between your meal timing and fruits timings and possible try to have fruits earlier in evening before your dinner. This way your digestive system will be able to digest the food properly