24/06/2026 07:45 - Salud
Many people choose a bowl of fruit for dinner, thinking it's a healthy and light option. However, Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas surprised his Instagram followers with a warning: not all fruits are ideal to consume before sleep. Some, although seemingly harmless, can affect the quality of your rest and even have long-term impacts on cardiovascular health.
The specialist identified four fruits that increase insulin response and can fragment your rest:
The doctor highlighted three options that promote rest and protect your health:
Dr. Rojas explained that fruits with a high glycemic index, such as bananas, grapes, mango, and pineapple, cause insulin spikes. Although they may initially cause drowsiness (the famous "food coma"), these spikes fragment the sleep cycle during the night. The result: waking up tired despite having slept enough hours.
"Your heart, in the long run, suffers from it", warned the cardiologist, emphasizing that poor quality sleep has cardiovascular consequences in the medium and long term.
Among the specialist's recommendations, kiwi holds a special place. According to Rojas, this fruit has:
Scientific studies have linked kiwi consumption with better sleep onset and quality, in addition to strengthening the immune system and improving intestinal microbiota.
"Taking care of your heart doesn't always mean prohibiting. Sometimes it also means learning to choose better," summarized Rojas. The key is not to eliminate fruits from dinner, but to consciously select those that provide benefits without compromising nighttime rest.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
