Dear Komal,
I recently read somewhere that one should not directly munch on dry fruits because they are hard to digest. Is this true?
Is it a good idea to soak them in water overnight and have it the following day? Does the nutrition value increase when you soak it overnight? Pls guide.
Deepika

Ans:

Overripe fruits may be still good to eat or can easily be converted into a smoothie, juice or used as an ingredient in dishes such as banana bread.

The main thing you lose when fruit ripens too much is its texture. You no longer have the plump juiciness or crunchiness.

However, more often than not, these fruits will actually be at their sweetest.

Hence, though not the best to eat as is, there's still a lot you can do with them.

Overripe fruit will smell really sweet. A rotten fruit will smell nasty, sour or similar to vinegar. This indicates that the fruit has started to ferment.

Unless you've intentionally fermented it in the right, sterile conditions, fermented fruit is not safe to eat.

High levels of the fruit sugar fructose in overripe fruits can cause digestive upsets in people with sensitive stomachs.

Ans: Guava, chickoo, and papaya are fruits that offer a variety of health benefits, including improved heart health, better digestion, enhanced immune function, and potential cancer prevention. They are rich in essential vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, making them valuable additions to a healthy diet. They also have carbohydrates which will raise the blood sugar levels. Chickoo and papaya have a moderate glycemic index. The amount of food consumed, preparation methods, and the combination of foods eaten at the same time can also affect blood sugar responses.

Ans: Yes! But a very small portion!
Pair it with seeds(sunflower/pumpkin/melon seeds) or yoghurt

One should not avoid fruits for diabetes, but opt for those with a low glycemic index
1.Eat only a few pieces or slices of a particular fruit at a time(portion control)
2.Eat a small portion and check the sugars after 2hrs...to understand the correct portion
3.Eat ur fruits&don't juice them(for fibre&blood sugar balance)
4.Eat it as a mid meal, pre/post-workout
5.Don't eat them with the major meals/immediately post that
6.Pair them with nuts&seed