The Best Fruits for Digestion

We love fruit, but sometimes we don’t know when the best time is to eat them to promote digestion, or more importantly, which ones are best suited to help us better absorb nutrients and maintain our stomach and intestinal health. So what are the best fruits to aid in digestion? We’ll tell you!

1. The best fruits for digestion

1. Pineapple

You probably already knew about this. This wonderful fruit contains a crucial enzyme called bromelain that aids in digestion. Bromelain is a type of enzyme that speeds up biochemical reactions, making it ideal for assisting in the digestion of other proteins.

A pineapple must always be fresh, and it’s ideal to combine it with a salad for lunch because it’s the kind of fruit that goes will with many other types of food. You should also know that you can find bromelain in natural food stores in capsule form, but from our point of view you should consume the fruit itself. It’s delicious, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is great for people who suffer from arthritis.

Pineapple should be an essential component of your digestive maintenance, which is why we put it first on this list. Eat it whenever you can.

2. Papaya

Papaya is tasty, refreshing, and a perfect food for those who are dieting. This fruit stands out as another natural source of digestive enzymes. In papaya, the digestive aid is called papain (papaya proteinase), and it’s found in the fruit itself as well as in the tree.

You only need a few pieces of papaya to get the digestive benefits, helping you easily and efficiently absorb all the proteins in a meal. Papaya is simply magnificent, and also calms diarrhea and nausea, helps care for our intestines and stomach… Don’t hesitate – buy a fresh papaya and start enjoying the benefits.

3. Kiwi fruit

Are you already a fan of kiwi fruit? Then start adding it to your meals, desserts, and salads. Kiwis are also known as Chinese gooseberry, and they stand out because they’re rich in an enzyme known as actinidain. Actinidain works much like bromelain and papain, acting as a catalyst for the digestion of proteins. It’s used to treat many afflictions in oriental medicine, and now we’re just beginning to learn about its many benefits.

As a side note, we can promise you that there’s nothing healthier or better for digestion than a salad made with kiwi fruit, papaya, and pineapple. Experts say that each enzyme performs a different task once it reaches the acid in the stomach. All three together provide maximum benefits to our digestive system.

But what’s the best time to eat fruit?

Well, this is the question of the day. Should we eat fruits after meals as dessert? Before meals? During meals? As it turns out, it’s best to eat fruit during meals. They say that it’s always better to eat these fruits on an empty stomach, so they pass more quickly through the stomach and into the small intestine where they act.

We recommend that you add a salad of papaya, pineapple, and kiwi to your lunch, alongside dried fruits, lean meats, and leafy greens. Doing this let’s you absorb all of the proteins from your food, promoting better nutrition. Here are some examples of how to eat the right fruits throughout the day.

In the morning:

• Orange juice.
• An apple cut into small pieces with a handful of nuts.

Salad recipes for lunch:

1. Pineapple and shrimp salad

• Frozen shrimp
• 2 slices of pineapple
• Goat cheese
• Some variety of lettuce
• Cherry tomatoes

2. Pineapple salad with anchovies

• 1 tomato
• Lettuce and spinach
• 2 slices of pineapple
• Two anchovies, chopped into small pieces
• A little olive oil mixed with apple cider vinegar

3. Papaya and chicken salad

• Half a papaya
• Half a cucumber
• Half a carrot
• 4 ounzes chicken breast
• 1 ripe tomato
• Plain yogurt
• A handful of nuts
• A few drops of lemon juice

4. Kiwi and goat cheese salad

• Lettuce
• 1 tomato
• 1 kiwi
• Goat cheese crumbles
• 5 black olives
• 4 ounces chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon honey
• A little apple cider vinegar

In the afternoon:

A glass of apple juice and a handful of raisins

For dinner in the evening:

The ideal beverage is a glass of grapefruit juice, along with light salads to accompany the main meal. Here are some examples:

1. Avocado salad

• 1 small beet
• Half an apple
• Half an avocado
• A handful of nuts
• Spinach leaves
• A little olive oil mixed with apple cider vinegar

2. Pineapple and carrot salad

• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 slices of pineapple
• 1 piece of salmon, cut into pieces
• A handful of raisins
• 3 cherry tomatoes
• A little lemon juice

As you can see, it’s easy and delicious to combine fruits and vegetables with proteins from meat and fish. With just a little imagination you’ll be taking better care of your digestive and overall health.