As living standards improve, our stomachs, daily "nourished" by rich and heavy foods, are gradually becoming more delicate, with some even developing symptoms of illness. Stomach diseases are very common among office workers. Although not considered a serious condition, the pain can be truly unbearable. Therefore, people with stomach problems must pay close attention to their diet.
6 Fruits to Avoid with a Stomach Condition
Kiwi
Kiwi can relieve constipation and is rich in vitamin C, earning it the title "king of fruits." However, Zhu Xinyi, Associate Chief Physician of the Internal Medicine Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeastern University, cautions that kiwi is a cold-natured fruit. Overconsumption can damage the spleen and stomach's yang energy, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Furthermore, the large amount of vitamin C and pectin in kiwi can increase stomach acid and burden the stomach, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, acid reflux, and heartburn. These symptoms can worsen in cold weather. During the current cold season, patients with stomach conditions (spleen and stomach yang deficiency) should eat less kiwi or avoid it altogether.
Peaches
Peaches are considered hot-natured with a sweet and sour taste. They contain various vitamins, fruit acids, and inorganic salts like calcium and phosphorus, and can stimulate the appetite. Their iron content is the highest among fruits. Rich in glucose and fructose, peaches are sweet, juicy, and have effects like promoting saliva secretion, moistening the intestines, nourishing qi and blood, and improving skin complexion. Among the peach family, the honey peach is particularly beloved.
Because peaches contain a large amount of macromolecules, they are not easily absorbed or digested by people with weak gastrointestinal function or by children. Eating too many can instead increase the burden on the stomach and intestines.
Fresh Jujubes
Jujubes are known as a natural "vitamin pill," but many experts warn that eating too many fresh jujubes can harm the digestive system. This is because jujubes have a very high fiber content. A large intake at once can irritate the stomach and intestines, causing gastrointestinal discomfort. Most of the dietary fiber is found in the jujube skin, which is thin, hard, and has sharp edges. If the gastric mucosa is inflamed or has an ulcer, it can exacerbate the pain and discomfort.
Hawthorn
Many people find hawthorn appetizing and its sweet and sour taste makes it easy to overeat. However, those with a weak spleen and stomach should eat less hawthorn, as excessive consumption can lead to stomach stones.
This is because hawthorn is high in pectin and tannic acid. When it comes into contact with stomach acid, it can easily coagulate into an insoluble precipitate. This, along with food residue, can form a stomach stone. These stones can cause gastric ulcers, gastric bleeding, and even gastric wall necrosis and perforation. However, cooking hawthorn can reduce the effects of tannic acid.
Tomato
Tomatoes are highly acidic and can stimulate the stomach to produce more acid. Therefore, eating too many tomatoes can lead to symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn. This also applies to tomato sauce made from tomatoes.