Nowadays, whether sick or not, people always advise themselves or others to "eat more fruit." In fact, although fruits can provide the body with nutrients in a timely manner, eating too many of them is not good for the body either. The following three fruits should not be eaten too much by people who have had chronic stomach problems for many years.
1. Hawthorn can whet the appetite, but it can also cause stomach stones
When it comes to hawthorn, the first thing that comes to people's minds might be its effects such as aiding digestion and stimulating the appetite. Indeed, if you feel a bit bloated after a big meal with friends, you can eat some hawthorn in moderation to help with digestion. However, people with poor digestive systems are advised to eat less. This is mainly because hawthorn contains a high amount of pectin and tannic acid. When these two substances come into contact with stomach acid, they condense into precipitates. These precipitates are insoluble in water and can easily mix with food residue in the digestive tract to form stomach stones. Experts say that once stomach stones form, they can worsen stomach conditions, causing diseases such as gastric bleeding and gastric ulcers, and in severe cases, even gastric perforation.
If patients with chronic stomach problems feel overly full and bloated sometimes and want to eat hawthorn to aid digestion, it is recommended to cook it first. Cooking the hawthorn reduces its tannic acid and pectin content, which can lower the risk of developing stomach stones.
2. Kiwi can relieve constipation, but it can easily cause "heartburn"
Kiwi is rich in vitamin C and is the best choice for women to beautify their skin, detoxify, and relieve constipation. However, everything has two sides. Overeating kiwi can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, heartburn, acid reflux, and other stomach symptoms. This is mainly because the vitamin C in kiwi can easily increase stomach acid, leading to heartburn and worsening stomach problems. Furthermore, these symptoms caused by kiwi can be more severe in cold weather. Therefore, in the winter, it is recommended that people with chronic stomach problems eat kiwi sparingly or not at all.
3. Jujubes can nourish the blood, but the skin can irritate the stomach
Jujubes are a great product for women to nourish their blood and beautify their skin. However, eating too many can easily harm the digestive system. This is mainly because jujubes have a high fiber content, and a large intake can easily irritate the stomach. Additionally, the skin of a jujube is thin and tough, making it difficult to digest. If the stomach already has inflammation or ulcers, this can easily worsen the condition. So, although jujubes are good, you should not eat too many of them.
In conclusion, "eating more fruit" is not a cure-all. If you are not careful, it can easily worsen your illness. Therefore, when dealing with illness, we should practice moderation with everything we eat.