Fasting & Fruits

Don’t eat fruits when you are Fasting! This surprises many people.

“If fruits are healthy, why avoid them during fasting?” Because fruits stimulate insulin release. And fasting is about keeping insulin low, not triggering it.

Fruits, even though natural and nutritious, stimulate insulin release. When the goal of fasting is metabolic rest, adding fruits works against that purpose. This does not mean insulin is bad. In fact, insulin plays a very important and positive role in the body. It helps glucose enter the cells, supports growth, builds strength, and gives the body shape. That is why people who train with weights often eat bananas. They are using insulin intelligently to build muscle.

The issue arises only when insulin remains elevated for long periods.

So the rule is simple

→ Fasting days - avoid fruits

→ Non-fasting days - fruits are perfectly fine

Want to gain clarity?

↳ Do a fasting insulin test (morning, empty stomach)

↳ A healthy range is roughly 2.6–6

Health is rarely about extremes. It is about timing, context, and balance.

P.S. Did this change the way you look at fruits on fasting days?

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Courtesy: Dr. Pramod Tripathi