Stop eating fruit at the end of a meal (as dessert) because it allegedly stagnates in the stomach, ferments, causes bloating, and disrupts general digestion.

noli's read

The idea of organizing the order of our foods to optimize intestinal comfort is captivating, as fruits contain sugars that are quick to assimilate. Nevertheless, data on human physiology, summarized in the reference work *Guyton and Hall Textbook of Physiology*, show that the stomach actively mixes all foods into a homogeneous texture, preventing fruits from isolating themselves or stagnating while waiting their turn. Furthermore, the natural acidity of the stomach blocks the proliferation of microbes, making any fermentation at this level physiologically impossible according to reports from the American Gastroenterological Association (expert opinion). For people with intestinal sensitivity, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on FODMAPs confirm that the sugars in certain fruits can cause bloating, but this is linked to personal sensitivity and not to the timing of consumption. Finally, large observational studies in nutrition confirm that consuming fruit remains beneficial for vitality and transit, regardless of when it is eaten during a meal.

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