What are the benefits of eating fruit before meals for the elderly?

　　There are many benefits of eating fruit before a meal, but many people think that eating some fruit after a meal is the best match for modern life. In fact, eating fruit immediately after a meal will affect the digestive function, especially elderly , long-term eating of fruits after meals can easily lead to constipate . Therefore, when the elderly eat fruits, experts remind: It is best to eat fruits before meals.

　　Symptoms such as stomach discomfort and bloating are closely related to recent lifestyle habits of eating fruit after meals.

　　Eating fruit after a meal is worse than eating it before a meal. Our stomachs are basically empty before meals. After eating fruits, the sugars in them can be quickly converted into Grape Sugar is more easily absorbed by the body. As the sugar content in the blood increases, the brain's feeling of emptiness in the stomach will gradually decrease. In addition, the dietary fiber in fruits can give the stomach a sense of fullness, thereby suppressing the strong appetite. When it comes to normal meals, you will naturally not eat too much. This method is perfect for controlling diet. In addition, eating fruit before meals is also very beneficial to the body's absorption of various vitamins and minerals, allowing you to obtain adequate nutritional supplements during a pleasant meal.

　　After food enters the stomach, it must go through a digestion process of 1 to 2 hours before it can be slowly excreted. If you eat fruit immediately after a meal, it will be blocked in the stomach by the food that arrived earlier, causing the fruit to not be digested normally in the stomach. Therefore, the fruit will stay in the stomach for too long, causing symptoms such as bloating and constipation.

　　The gastrointestinal function of the elderly is weak and gastrointestinal motility is slower, which is more likely to cause constipation. In addition, long-term persistence of this living habit can also lead to digestive disorders. Therefore, even if you want to eat fruit, you should eat it 1 to 2 hours after a meal.