Without a doubt, when you think of a healthy diet, in addition to vegetables, fruit immediately comes to mind.
Of course, any fruit is healthy, but perhaps the vast majority do not take into account what time of day it is most appropriate to consume it.
In this case we are talking about juice Mango. This nutritious drink with countless properties requires your attention even when you ingest it.
Can you drink mango juice at any time of the day? What happens if it is taken before bed?
What happens if I drink mango juice before going to sleep?
From the website of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO (in its acronym in English), in a report, they cite the WHO recommendation, which suggests the daily intake of at least 400 grams of fruit and vegetables.
From now on, the optimal amount of fruit consumption (added to main meals) They may vary depending on other factors such as gender, age, economic access and activity performed.
For example, the energy that a person who practices a demanding sport or is a professional in the sector must maintain is not the same as that of someone who works in home office mode.
The range of options in eating routines is very wide, and among these there are those who choose to go to sleep lighter and eat a fruit. And here lies the question: there are some fruits that are more suitable for nighttime consumption than others.
This happens due to the composition of the fruit itself, since although they all contain nutritional properties (vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, source of fibre), The proportion of water and sugar levels varies depending on the species. These characteristics also apply if you choose to drink mango juice before going to sleep.
Why it is not recommended to drink mango juice before going to sleep
From the Vozpopuli website detail some reasons why drinking mango juice before going to bed is not entirely recommended. Let’s see why:
- Mango is a very sweet fruit due to its high sugar content.
- This is because fructose and glucose predominate in its composition.
- For example, a mango that is average It weighs 150 grams and contains 20 grams of sugar.
- Therefore, if mango juice is consumed before going to sleep, this causes these high sugar levels to not have time to “burn off”, as the body remains at rest and does not consume as much energy as it would during the day.
- The direct consequence is that these “sugars” will transform into fat and the person will be able to gain weight more easily.
Therefore, fruits with higher sugar levels, such as mango, when consumed at night can cause blood sugar levels to skyrocket. Obviously mango is not the only fruit that is not recommended to eat before going to sleep: kiwis, bananas, strawberries and raspberries also contain a large amount of fructose.
Supervision of the general practitioner
Every body is different. This is why it is necessary for everyone to consult their doctor whenever they add foods to their daily diet. Even if they are fruit and vegetables they are very good. Even more so if you have someone in your family who is prone to diabetes, or who already suffers from that disease.
Although it is not scientifically proven that eating fruit in the evening makes you gain weight, if you want to lose weight it is best to avoid drinking mango juice in the evening, although of course the results will depend on the combination with other healthy routines. For example, if we do a lot of physical activity.
Regarding this point, since the World of Sport website They make it clear that obviously someone will not gain or lose weight by consuming only mango juice or the fruit itself, but one key point must be taken into account: Metabolism is different in every person.
Therefore, the results will vary, for example, depending on the daily diet you follow, whether you combine mango juice with other nutritious and low-fat foods and, of course, whether you lead a life with a lot of activity and burning energy regularly.
Source: Clarin
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