Eating fruit should be in moderation. A good rule of thumb is to eat two types of fruit a day, with each portion no larger than your fist (or about the size of a rice bowl). This generally helps avoid problems.
Eating fruit is good for your health, especially in the summer when high temperatures can make you feel sluggish. Combined with excessive sweating, which can easily lead to dehydration, it's important to get enough B vitamins, vitamin C, and water to relieve fatigue. Eating fruit is one of the simplest and healthiest ways to do this.
However, overeating fruit is not advisable, as the consequence might be gaining a few extra pounds. This is because fruit is not low in calories, especially the sweet and tasty varieties, which are certainly high in calories and sugar.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, some fruits should be eaten with caution. For example, mango is considered a "trigger food" that can induce illness in some people. Moreover, the mango skin contains histamine, which may cause allergies. If you have eczema, it's best to avoid pineapple, as it can worsen the condition. Even watermelon, which helps cool you down, isn't for everyone. People with diarrhea, gastritis, stomach ulcers, or frequent gastrointestinal discomfort should avoid it.
Apple and flower fruit platter
Eating fruit should be in moderation. A good rule of thumb is to eat two types of fruit a day, with each portion no larger than your fist (or about the size of a rice bowl). This generally helps avoid problems.
Fruit is not ideal for long-term storage, so it's best to buy it and enjoy it fresh within 1-2 days. However, people today are often too busy and have to buy everything at once during their days off.
If the fruit you bought is ripe, you can simply store it in a cool, ventilated place away from direct sunlight. You can also place it in a bamboo basket or fruit bowl to let the natural, fresh fragrance add a charming scent to your home.
Generally, the ideal storage temperature for fruit is between 7-13°C. Some fruits require even lower temperatures, such as apples, grapes, peaches, plums, and persimmons. The refrigerator's crisper drawer is a good place to store them. Fruit to be refrigerated should not be washed beforehand. Just place it in a plastic or paper bag to prevent moisture from evaporating. You can poke a few small holes in the plastic bag to keep it breathable, preventing moisture from building up and causing the fruit to spoil.
Not every fruit is suitable for refrigeration. Some fruits are naturally sensitive to the cold, such as bananas, mangoes, and papayas, which are native to tropical regions. Putting them in the refrigerator can cause spots or a dark brown color to appear on the peel, and the quality and flavor of the fruit can be compromised.
Apple flower fruit platter