Did you know? The impact of eating fruit versus not eating fruit is actually quite significant. People who eat more fruit have a lower chance of getting sick. And while some people are aware of the benefits of fruit and eat it continuously, do you know the taboos and specific uses of eating fruit? Let's find out below.
A top medical journal published a report on the proportion of people in China who eat fruit versus those who do not (or rarely eat fruit): among those who eat more fruit, the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases decreased by 40%, and the risk of death from coronary heart disease decreased by 34%. Consuming 100 grams of fresh fruit daily can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases by about one-third. From this, we can see the benefits of eating fruit, but what are these benefits and taboos exactly?
1. Apple
Apples can treat diarrhea, lower blood lipids, and moisturize the skin.
2. Mango
Can be used to treat motion sickness (car, ship) and vomiting. The ripe pulp can be applied to burns and scalds to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
3. Papaya
Papaya can help people remove dark spots and freckles, aid digestion, and treat ulcers.
4. Banana
Aids digestion, prevents constipation, and clears the lungs.
5. Lychee
Nourishes the blood, strengthens the lungs, promotes blood circulation, and can be eaten in large amounts by those with a weak heart (not recommended for those who already have internal heat).
6. Longan
Longan has many benefits, including replenishing qi, nourishing the heart and spleen, nourishing blood and calming the mind, and moisturizing the skin. It is also effective for treating anemia, palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, neurasthenia, and physical weakness after illness or childbirth.
7. Fig
Detoxifies, stops diarrhea, treats constipation, and hemorrhoids.
8. Sugarcane
It is sweet, cool, and quenching thirst; it clears heat, regulates the stomach qi, moistens the intestines, promotes urination, replenishes energy, relieves alcohol intoxication, soothes the throat, and eliminates bad breath and dental impurities.
9. Strawberry
Purifies the blood and is a diuretic.
10. Jackfruit
Quenches thirst, promotes urination, clears heat, sobers up, and tonifies the middle jiao.
11. Dragon Fruit
Detoxifies, protects the stomach lining; anti-aging, prevents brain cell degeneration and inhibits the occurrence of dementia; whitens the skin and beautifies; weight loss, lowers blood sugar, moisturizes the intestines, prevents constipation, and helps prevent colon cancer. Dragon fruit is juicy and sweet. In addition to being eaten fresh, it can also be used to make wine, canned goods, and jam. The flowers can be dried for cooking, and the color can be extracted as a food coloring.
12. Durian
The king of fruits. Durian flesh contains 11% starch, 13% sugar, 3% protein, and various vitamins, making it very nutritious. Durian strengthens the spleen, replenishes qi, nourishes the kidneys, and warms the body. It is a nourishing and beneficial fruit that can be used to restore health after illness or for postpartum recovery.
13. Passion Fruit
Cleanses the intestines, stimulates the appetite, promotes saliva production to quench thirst, and eliminates greasiness.
14. Cherry
Prevents colds and cancer.
15. Watermelon
Reduces fever, promotes urination, detoxifies, relieves summer heat, and relieves constipation.