Many people love fruits, and some even prefer eating them as snacks, reaching for fruit whenever they feel like a snack. However, eating fruit actually requires paying attention to timing. Eating different fruits at the wrong time can affect your health. Today, the editor will introduce you to the types of fruits you should not eat at night, so don't miss out.
1. Durian
It is not high in protein or fat, with a glycemic index of about 42, which is not considered high. However, 2/3 of its composition is sugar. For people with high blood sugar, hypertension or hypotension, poor heart function, or stomach ulcers, eating durian should be done with caution. It is best to reduce your rice intake when eating durian to avoid excessive calorie intake and worsening of existing conditions.
2. Chilean Cherries
High in sugar and rich in various elements such as sugar, protein, vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. Their iron content is among the highest in fruits, making them an excellent food for replenishing iron and benefiting the brain. Diabetics should not indulge in them.
3. Grapes
The skin and seeds of grapes contain antioxidants that help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. They are high in sugar; the calories in ten grapes are equivalent to those in two liang (about 100g) of rice. Diabetics should not eat too many.
4. Avocado
Known as "forest butter" due to its high content of plant fats, it is a high-energy, low-sugar fruit. From a health perspective, avocado aids digestion and cleansing of the intestines, and has important physiological functions such as lowering cholesterol and blood lipids, and protecting the cardiovascular and liver systems. It is suitable for infants and the elderly, with a recommended intake of one per day. However, due to its high content of plant fats, it is not advisable to eat it at night.
5. Mangosteen
Rich in components such as hydroxycitric acid and xanthones. Hydroxycitric acid has good effects on inhibiting fat synthesis, suppressing appetite, and reducing body weight. However, excessive intake of the xanthones it contains may increase the risk of acidosis. Generally, eating four or five mangosteens at a time is sufficient.
Be extra careful with the above fruits when eating at night. Additionally, some fruits should be consumed in moderation at any time, so don't eat too much at once.
Fruits Not to Eat Too Much
1. Persimmon
Persimmon is a seasonal fresh fruit of the golden autumn. Among fruits, persimmon ranks first in sweetness, earning it the title of "the sweetest fruit," and dried persimmon made from it is even sweeter. Persimmons are not only delicious but also nutritious. However, they also have drawbacks; eating too many can be harmful.
Persimmons contain a certain amount of tannic acid, with higher concentrations in the skin. The astringent feeling in the mouth and numbness of the tongue when eating persimmons are due to the astringent effect of tannic acid. Tannic acid has a strong astringent effect and can easily combine with stomach acid in the stomach to form clots. It also tends to form precipitates when combined with protein. Therefore, long-term or excessive consumption, especially on an empty stomach or with the skin on, is not recommended.
2. Lychee
Lychee is a special delicacy unique to southern China, with a very delicious and fresh taste. However, lychees should not be eaten in excess, as it may lead to "lychee disease." This is because most of the simple sugars in lychees are fructose. After being absorbed by the body, fructose must undergo a series of enzymatic reactions before it can be converted into glucose for energy or stored as glycogen for use by tissue cells.
If too many lychees are consumed at once, excessive fructose intake can cause blood glucose levels to drop significantly, leading to hypoglycemia. Therefore, lychee disease is an acute condition caused by hypoglycemia, often occurring in the early morning. Initial symptoms include sweating, cold limbs, fatigue, abdominal pain, and mild diarrhea, followed by sudden convulsions and coma. If not treated, it can lead to death within a few hours.
Children, in particular, should be careful not to eat too many, as it can seriously affect their health.
3. Apple
Apples are sweet, sour, and delicious, nutritious, convenient to eat, and can help treat various diseases, so they are widely loved by people.
However, excessive or binge eating of apples can also bring many disadvantages. This is because apples contain large amounts of sugar and potassium salt. Each 100 grams of apple contains 100 mg of potassium but only 14 mg of sodium. The ratio of potassium to sodium is too disparate, and excessive intake is not good for the health of the heart and kidneys.
This is especially true for patients with coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, nephritis, or diabetes, as it加重 (加重 -加重) the burden on the heart and kidneys, which is detrimental to health. Therefore, apples should not be eaten in excessive amounts; a daily intake of 1-2 is generally appropriate.