Fruits are rich in fiber, which not only replenishes water but also aids digestion. However, like any food, fruits have their taboos. What are the taboos of eating fruit?
1. Avoid eating too much fruit
Excessive consumption of fruit can lead to copper deficiency in the human body, causing an increase in cholesterol in the blood and leading to coronary heart disease. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat too much fruit in a short period.
2. Avoid eating fruit without rinsing your mouth
Some fruits contain various fermentable sugars that are highly corrosive to teeth. If you do not rinse your mouth after eating, fruit residue in the mouth can easily cause cavities.
3. Avoid buying pre-cut fruit
Fruits are a primary source of vitamin C, which is easily oxidized in the air. High temperatures and sunlight can cause its loss. Pre-peeled and cut fresh fruit may have reduced nutritional value. Additionally, improperly handled pre-cut fruit is easily contaminated by bacteria.
4. Avoid eating unhygienic fruit
Eating fruit that has started to rot, or fruit that has not been thoroughly washed and disinfected and lacks dust-proof and fly-proof equipment (such as strawberries, mulberries, and sliced watermelon), can easily lead to digestive tract infections like dysentery, typhoid, and acute gastroenteritis.
5. Avoid disinfecting fruit with alcohol
Although alcohol can kill bacteria on the surface of fruit, it will change the fruit's color, aroma, and taste. The reaction between alcohol and acids in the fruit will reduce its nutritional value.
6. Avoid eating fruit on an empty stomach
Some people eat fruit to satisfy hunger when they feel a bit peckish. However, some fruits should not be eaten on an empty stomach. For example, oranges increase stomach acid, irritating the gastric mucosa; bananas cause a sharp increase in magnesium levels in the blood, affecting cardiovascular health. Therefore, it is best to eat fruit one hour after a meal, not before or immediately after.
7. Avoid eating fruit immediately after a meal
Eating fruit immediately after a meal will not aid digestion; on the contrary, it can cause bloating and constipation. Therefore, it is best to eat fruit 2 hours after a meal or 1 hour before.