As is well known, fruits are highly nutritious, and some even have certain health benefits, making them a favorite food. However, like other foods, fruits also have worrying side effects. If consumed carelessly, it can be detrimental to one's health, and in severe cases, even life-threatening. Fruits are delicious, but be cautious of their side effects.
(I) Lychee
Lychees are extremely sweet and rich in glucose, fructose, and vitamins. However, eating too many lychees for consecutive days can lead to "lychee disease." In mild cases, this causes nausea, sweating, and limb weakness. In severe cases, it can lead to dizziness, and even coma and convulsions, often occurring in the early morning. This is because lychees contain certain substances that lower blood sugar, which can reduce glucose levels in the blood, causing "sudden hypoglycemia." If this occurs, a doctor should be consulted immediately. For mild cases, drinking oral glucose water can help, while for severe cases, intravenous glucose injection can quickly relieve the symptoms.
Lychee and Shrimp Balls
(II) Pineapple
Pineapples have a fresh fragrance and are rich in sugar, crude fiber, minerals, and vitamins. However, some people may have allergic reactions to pineapple, experiencing nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, numbness of the lips, and itchy skin. This is because pineapples contain bromelain and glycosides. Glycosides can irritate the oral mucosa, causing numbness of the lips, while bromelain can cause nausea and vomiting. People with allergies are more prone to this reaction. To prevent this, cut the peeled pineapple into small pieces and soak them in light salt water for ten minutes or heat them to destroy the bromelain before eating.
Pineapple and Pork Chunks
(III) Persimmon
Persimmons are sweet, moist, and high in sugar and vitamin C. However, persimmons are considered "cold" in nature and are not suitable for postpartum or weak individuals. Persimmons contain a high amount of tannins, which are astringent. Eating too many can cause a dry mouth, numb tongue, and reduced digestive secretions, leading to constipation. Persimmons also contain persimmon phenol and tannic acid. If a large quantity is eaten on an empty stomach, these substances can coagulate in the stomach acid to form hard masses, causing a condition called "bezoars." Symptoms of bezoars include upper abdominal pain, bloating, acid reflux, vomiting, loss of appetite, and can lead to complications such as high intestinal obstruction. Therefore, while persimmons are delicious, they should not be eaten in excess. Limit consumption to one or two at a time, and avoid eating them on an empty stomach, eating the skin, or eating unripe persimmons.
Fried Persimmon Balls