Should You Eat Fruit at the Beginning or End of a Meal?
                                
                                
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                                According to the CDC, only one in eight Americans gets the recommended 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day. A long-standing myth suggests that eating fruit after a meal can cause digestive problems and hinder nutrient absorption, leading many to wonder about the ideal timing for this healthy food.