Oranges still hold a place among winter seasonal fruits. Being juicy and sweet-sour, they are loved by many people. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that oranges are warm in nature and sweet-sour in taste, and they have the effects of stimulating appetite, regulating qi, relieving coughs, and moistening the lungs. Although oranges have so many benefits, they are not suitable for everyone at all times, especially for people with a yin-deficient constitution, as they are more likely to cause "heatiness" after consumption. So, let's share some taboos of eating oranges?
People with a yin-deficient constitution should eat less
Oranges are warm in nature, and eating too many can easily cause "heatiness." Especially for those with a yin-deficient and yang-excess constitution, it is best to eat less, otherwise, symptoms such as canker sores, dry mouth, dry throat, sore throat, and constipation may appear.
Avoid eating oranges when taking medication
Oranges are rich in fruit acid and vitamin C. They should be avoided when taking vitamin K, sulfonamides, spironolactone, and potassium supplements.
Do not eat before meals or on an empty stomach
Although oranges have many benefits, they are suitable for regular consumption but not in large quantities. It is also recommended not to eat oranges on an empty stomach, because the pulp contains a certain amount of organic acid, which can easily irritate the gastric mucosa.
Do not eat with radishes
After radishes enter the human body, they quickly produce a substance called sulfate, which is rapidly metabolized into an anti-thyroid substance called thiocyanate. If oranges are eaten at this time, the flavonoids in the oranges will be broken down in the intestines and converted into p-hydroxybenzoic acid and ferulic acid. These can enhance the inhibitory effect of thiocyanate on the thyroid, affecting thyroid function.
Do not eat with milk
The protein in milk is prone to react with the fruit acid and vitamin C in oranges, affecting digestion and absorption, and can also cause symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea. Milk should not be consumed within 1 hour before or after eating oranges.
The above are the 5 taboos when eating oranges. Do you often have wrong eating habits in your daily life? For the sake of our health, we must eat oranges correctly.