Always thought that if you were hungry you could just hit the refrigerator and eat whatever food came to your hand first? This may have worked during your college days, when you stayed up late to complete all those assignments, but things are obviously changing (for the better) as you grow up.

We’ve listed down the best time to eat each these popular foods to make sure you’re making the most of them.
 

Bananas

Bananas

Best time: Mid afternoon

Bananas give you an instant kick of energy when eaten. While having them for breakfast is a good idea, you could also have one around 4PM to beat the mid-afternoon slump.

 

Nuts

Nuts

Best time: For lunch

Consuming a handful of nuts gives your body all the omega-3 fatty acids it needs (this one’s for the vegetarians who don’t eat fish!). However being high on calories, it’s best to eat them during the day so you can burn the calories off.

 

Meat

Meat

Best time: For lunch

Meats are a great source of iron. In order to optimize the iron intake, lunchtime would be ideal to have meat. Avoid having it for dinner as it the amount of time it takes to digest down may hamper your sleep.

 

Oranges

Oranges

Best time: Mid day

Oranges boost the digestive system and give your metabolism a sharp kick. However, having them first thing in the morning for breakfast may not be ideal since they are acidic in nature. Instead, have them around 12PM to avoid any stomach discomfort.

 

Pasta

Pasta

Best time: Breakfast

You no longer have to wait till evening to have pasta because turns out having it for breakfast is a good thing after all. Why? Because wheat pasta contains fibers that help cleanse your body and remove toxins. So best kept for the morning!

 

Potatoes

Potatoes

Best time: Breakfast

Another morning munchie—this one’s for the vegetarians! While not exactly french fries for breakfast, but potatoes (aloo slices) are the next best foods! They provide you with all the minerals you’ll need to get through your day.