Autumn fruits are continuously coming to market in a wide variety. Due to their rich nutrition, delicious taste, and both medicinal and edible qualities, many people are buying them to be the first to taste them. However, eating autumn fruits is not a case of "the more, the better." Overindulgence or binge eating can also lead to illness. Therefore, when you are enjoying a feast, do not take this lightly. Apple:
Apple juice can stop diarrhea. Eating it on an empty stomach can treat constipation, while eating it after a meal can aid digestion. However, apples are rich in sugars and potassium salts, and excessive intake is not beneficial for heart and kidney health. Those suffering from coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, nephritis, or diabetes should strictly avoid eating too many. Pear:
Pears have effects such as relieving coughs, reducing phlegm, and clearing dryness, and are effective for treating coughs, asthma, wind-heat, and pharyngitis. Because of their cold nature, those with a weak spleen and stomach, clear drooling, or loose stools should be cautious. Also, due to their high sugar content, overconsumption can raise blood sugar, so diabetics should eat them in moderation. Citrus:
They contain a large amount of carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the blood and accumulates in the body, causing the skin to turn yellow, leading to "carotenemia," commonly known as "yellowing syndrome." This is followed by a range of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and general weakness. If you have "yellowing syndrome," you should consume an appropriate amount of vegetable oil and drink plenty of water to accelerate its dissolution, conversion, and excretion. Persimmon:
Persimmons are rich in vitamins A, C, and tannic acid, making them nutritious. They have effects such as lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding, clearing heat and lubricating the intestines, and moistening the lungs and promoting body fluids. However, they contain a large amount of persimmon gum and pectin. When these come into contact with stomach acid, they condense into fibrous clumps, known as "bezoars," leading to epigastric pain and indigestion. Furthermore, because pectin has an astringent effect, those with constipation should avoid them. They should not be taken on an empty stomach, nor eaten with crabs or sweet potatoes, as this can more easily lead to bezoars. [China Cuisine] Pomegranate:
Pomegranates contain a large amount of fructose and various vitamins and minerals. They are sweet in taste and warm in nature, belonging to the category of damp-heat fruits. Pomegranates are effective for treating dysentery, rectal prolapse, and pharyngitis. However, those who are constitutionally weak, deficient in yin, or have dry-heat should consume them with caution. In the early stages of diarrhea or with damp-heat, fresh pomegranates should not be eaten. Even for healthy people, excessive consumption is not advisable, as it can damage teeth and cause loss of appetite. Water Chestnut, Water Bamboo:
Many people eat raw water chestnuts by peeling them with their teeth and eat raw water bamboo without peeling them, without disinfection and sterilization, which can easily lead to an infection with Fasciolopsis buski. The parasite is thick and, when viewed under a microscope, looks very much like a slice of ginger. After entering the human body, it resides in the small intestine, leading to malnutrition, weight loss, and anemia, and is especially harmful to children. Furthermore, both fruits are cold and have a lubricating effect, so even healthy people should not eat too many. Those with a weak spleen and stomach, loose stools, or insufficient kidney yang should avoid them. Chestnut:
Chestnuts contain starch, protein, crude fiber, and various vitamins. They are sweet in taste and warm in nature, with a sweet, glutinous, and pleasant texture, earning them the reputation of "king of a thousand fruits" and "woody grain." Chestnuts have the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the liver, and regulating the digestive system. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, they are called "kidney fruit" and are particularly suitable for those with kidney diseases. However, chestnuts are firm and difficult to digest when raw, and can easily cause qi stagnation and food accumulation when cooked, so they should not be consumed in large quantities at once. They have an effect of securing the intestines and stopping diarrhea, so those with constipation should avoid them, otherwise their symptoms will worsen.