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Is there a difference between eating fruits after a meal or on an empty stomach?

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Dr. Daniel Zandman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

No: The nutritional value and digestion of fruit is no different whether you eat it before, during, or after a meal. Enjoy!

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Answered 5/20/2015

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