Nutritionist Lorea Agirre: "If you're very bloated, have difficulty digesting, or eat dinner late, eating very cold fruit can cause discomfort."

Abdominal bloating is one of the most common digestive discomforts and can be related to bad habits and not always to the food itself. As nutritionist Lorea Agirre has pointed out, many patients associate these discomforts with fruit at dinner, a myth the specialist sought to clarify on her Instagram profile.

A graduate in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Navarra, Agirre has training in psychoneuroimmunology, neuroscience, and functional nutrition. From this holistic perspective, she explains that what matters isn't the fruit itself, but rather each person's digestive state at the time of consumption. "Does eating fruit at night cause inflammation? This is one of the myths I hear most often. (...) It's not so much the fruit itself, but rather how your digestion is at that time , how you combine it, and how it affects you," she noted.

Fruit at night, yes or no?

Agirre emphasizes that the key is to listen to your body and assess each situation. "If you're very bloated, have difficulty digesting, or eat dinner late, eating fruit that's too cold or too sugary can cause discomfort," she explained. However, she added that in other situations, fruit can be a light and positive option: "If you eat dinner early and are relaxed, a fruit like melon, apple, or papaya can be a light, even digestive option."

For the specialist, nutrition isn't about absolute prohibitions, but rather about the ability to adapt to individual rhythms. "Fruit isn't the problem. The context is," she emphasized in her message, inviting us to reflect on the importance of personalizing our diet rather than following generic rules.

The nutritionist also warned about the frustration generated by restrictive diets that don't take into account each person's specific needs. "Have you tried a thousand diets and still feel bloated , tired, or frustrated? It's not a lack of willpower. The problem is that many diets are generic, and you're not," she noted, insisting that each body requires an individualized approach. In that sense, she emphasizes that what really works is learning to identify your body's signals and adapting to them. " Your body, your rhythms, and your history don't fit into a standard menu," she remarked.

The specialist shared a simple and effective recipe for reducing digestive discomfort: an infusion made with hot water, ginger , and mint . "Bloated stomach, gas, or a feeling of heaviness? This infusion is a classic that always comes in handy. (...) Benefits you'll notice from the first cup: it relieves bloating, reduces gas , and reconnects you with your body (and your calm)," she explained.