Sutra 28 - Fruits Before Food

Fruits require very little time to digest (about 20 minutes) while food takes about an hour or two. Eating fruits after meals can leave it undigested for a long time in the crop before it enters the intestines. This can make you feel uncomfortable. Always eat the fruits first and then follow it up with your meals after a few minutes.

Sweets too hit the intestines directly as there is nothing to break down. So having a dessert is an invitation for bad health.