What fruits can’t be eaten at night? List of 10 fruits that should be eaten with caution
Recently, the topic of "Is it healthy to eat fruit at night" has sparked heated discussions on social platforms. Many netizens shared their experiences of indigestion, insomnia and even blood sugar fluctuations caused by eating inappropriate fruits at night. Combining the hot health content on the Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a scientific guide to help you avoid the "fruit minefield" of your evening diet.
1. Why are some fruits not suitable for eating at night?

The human body's metabolism slows down at night, so special attention should be paid to the following three types of fruits:
2. TOP10 list of fruits to eat carefully at night
| Fruit name | Risk type | scientific basis |
|---|---|---|
| durian | High sugar and high calories | Contains 23 grams of sugar per 100 grams, which is easily converted into fat at night |
| Lychee | high fructose | Eating it on an empty stomach may cause "lychee disease" |
| Mangosteen | High acid | PH value 3.5-4.5, irritating gastric mucosa |
| watermelon | High GI + diuretic | Glycemic index 72, frequent waking up at night |
| pineapple | Protease stimulation | Eating on an empty stomach may cause oral discomfort |
| grapes | High sugar + melatonin | Sugar content 15%-30%, may affect insulin |
| citrus | High acid | Citric acid irritates the digestive tract |
| Longan | high calorie | Contains 277 calories per 100 grams |
| star fruit | neurotoxin | Nocturnal metabolic risk in patients with poor renal function |
| persimmon | Tannic acid condensation | Stomach stones can easily form on an empty stomach |
3. Healthy Alternatives
If you need to supplement vitamins at night, we recommend the following options:
4. Timetable suggested by experts
| time period | Suggestions |
|---|---|
| 18:00-19:00 | Low-sugar fruits can be consumed in moderation |
| 20:00-21:00 | Limited to 100 grams |
| After 22:00 | Avoid all fruits |
5. Warning on recent hot search cases
In the Douyin topic #夜食trap#, many users shared:
Nutritionists remind: Individual differences are large, and patients with diabetes, stomach problems, etc. need to develop personalized plans. It is recommended to consume no more than 200 grams of fruit in the evening, along with a small amount of nuts to delay sugar absorption.
The data in this article are synthesized from the latest guidelines of the Chinese Nutrition Society, the Weibo health topic list (June 1-10), Zhihu’s highly praised answers on diet, and the popular science columns of tertiary hospitals. It is recommended to save them for later use.
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