Fruits are also categorized by body type, and there's a lot to consider for healthy fruit consumption.

People have different constitutions, and fruits have different components and properties. Just as human bodies can be "hot" or "cold" in nature, so can fruits. Therefore, there are certain taboos regarding what fruit to eat based on one's constitution. Fruits are also categorized by nature, and eating them healthfully requires significant consideration.

So, how should you choose what fruit to eat?

You can consider three aspects: your personal health condition, the color of the fruit, and the components it contains.

Eat Fruit Based on Color

Orange: The orange pigment in citrus fruits has an anti-cancer effect, which is more than five times that of carotene, and is rich in vitamin C. Representative fruits include oranges and cantaloupes.

Purple: Anthocyanins, which are effective in relieving eye fatigue, are found in purple fruits. This component also helps to increase the elasticity of blood vessels. Representative fruits include grapes and plums.

Red: The source of red color is carotenoids, which can inhibit active oxygen that promotes cancer cell formation, boost the human immune system, and even has an anti-aging effect. Representative fruits include apples, plums, figs, and peaches.

Yellow: Yellow pigments are a type of flavonoid that have antioxidant effects and can prevent arteriosclerosis, cancer, and aging. Representative fruits include lemons, papayas, bananas, and pomelos.

Lotus Fruit Platter

Eat Fruit Based on Components

Apple

Apples contain large amounts of sugars and potassium salts; excessive intake is not beneficial for heart and kidney health. People with coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, kidney disease, or diabetes should not eat too many.

Banana

Bananas are considered "cold" in nature and contain high amounts of sodium. People with chronic nephritis, high blood pressure, or edema should be especially cautious. Due to their high sugar content, diabetics should eat them in moderation.

Citrus

Citrus fruits are "cool" in nature. Elderly people with weak stomach, intestine, kidney, or lung function should not eat too many to avoid symptoms like abdominal pain and weak knees. Eating too many oranges can also easily lead to "heatiness," causing mouth sores, red and swollen eyes, and triggering hemorrhoids.

Rose Roasted Banana

Watermelon

Watermelon has a high water content and is an excellent fruit for relieving summer heat. However, its flesh is very "cold," and the elderly or those with weak constitutions may experience abdominal pain or diarrhea from eating too much. People with heart failure or severe edema should also avoid eating too much.

Lychee

Consuming lychees in large quantities can lead to a pale complexion, dizziness, palpitations, cold sweats, yawning, and fatigue. This is caused by an exogenous hypoglycemic reaction from lychees, a condition medically known as "lychee disease."

Persimmon

The flesh of persimmons contains large amounts of tannins and persimmon phenols. The strong astringent effect of tannins means people with constipation should not eat too many. Additionally, eating persimmons on an empty stomach or after eating crab can easily lead to phytobezoars. Therefore, patients with gastritis, excessive stomach acid, or a weak spleen and stomach, as well as those who are hungry or fatigued, should avoid or eat very few persimmons.

Peanut Sesame Persimmon Cake

Eat Fruit Based on Illness

1. Patients with Coronary Heart Disease or High Blood Lipids

It is advisable to eat fruits like hawthorn, citrus, pomelo, peach, and strawberry, as they contain vitamin C and niacin, which can help lower blood lipids and cholesterol.

2. Diabetics

Fruits rich in pectin or fruit acids, such as pineapple, pear, cherry, bayberry, grape, lychee, and lemon, can help regulate insulin secretion and lower blood sugar levels.

3. Patients with Hepatitis

It is advisable to eat fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, jujubes, kiwis, bananas, pears, apples, and strawberries.

Strawberry Danish Pastry

4. Patients with Respiratory Tract Infections

Especially those with a sore throat, cough, and excessive phlegm, it is advisable to eat more fruits that resolve phlegm, moisten the lungs, and relieve coughs, such as pears, loquats, pomelos, and apricots.

5. Patients with High Blood Pressure or Arteriosclerosis

Cantaloupe is high in potassium but contains no sodium or fat, which helps control blood pressure. Oranges, hawthorn, jujubes, and tangerines are rich in vitamin C, which can lower blood pressure and alleviate vascular hardening. Lemons and other sour fruits can have a similar effect.

6. Patients with Myocardial Infarction or Stroke

It is advisable to eat fruits that aid digestion, such as bananas, oranges, and peaches. Fruits like persimmons and apples should be avoided, as they contain tannic acid, which can cause constipation and worsen the condition.

Candied Kumquats