Summer, though hot, is also the season when many fruits come into season, such as lychees, peaches, apricots... When eating fruits in the summer, you must be cautious. Don't overindulge in these three types of fruits; it's essential to control your intake.
1. Lychee
Rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium, as well as vitamins, lychees are particularly high in vitamin C, which is beneficial for boosting the human immune system and has a skin-whitening and moisturizing effect. Furthermore, lychees are known for nourishing the brain, strengthening the body, stimulating the appetite, and benefiting the spleen, making them especially suitable for postpartum women and the elderly.
Tip: Lychees are not suitable for consumption when you have acne, sores, a cold, or acute inflammation. Also, do not eat too many lychees to avoid "lychee sickness," which can cause symptoms like dizziness, heart palpitations, and cold sweats. To prevent "internal heat," you can drink a small bowl of salt water before eating lychees and save a small bowl to drink afterward. Alternatively, you can soak the peeled lychee flesh in salt water before eating.
2. Peach
The nutritional feature of peaches is their high iron content. They also contain protein, sugar, calcium, and pectin, making them particularly suitable for people with anemia. The pectin in peaches can promote intestinal peristalsis, thus helping to prevent constipation.
Tip: Although peaches are delicious, they should not be eaten in excess, as overconsumption can lead to acute gastrointestinal illnesses like diarrhea.
3. Apricot
The apricot flesh contains a significant amount of carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, benefiting eyesight. The apricot kernel, on the other hand, contains various nutrients such as protein, crude fat, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, and also has effects like moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm, and clearing heat and toxins.
Tip: Apricots are a "warm" fruit and should not be eaten in excess, as they can easily cause "internal heat." Additionally, apricot kernels should not be consumed in large amounts, as overconsumption can easily lead to respiratory paralysis and even death. Be sure not to overeat apricots or apricot kernels.