Winter is the season for eating oranges. Oranges are rich in various vitamins, taste great, and can be used to make canned goods and jams, among other things. So, what should you pay attention to when eating oranges? Who should not eat oranges?
I. Precautions for Eating Oranges
1. If an orange tastes bitter, you should not eat it, as this indicates that it has been stored for too long and has spoiled. This is a common problem with oranges that have been kept for an extended period.
2. When eating an orange, do not remove the white pith. This is actually a mistake, as the white strands in the orange have effects such as resolving phlegm and invigorating blood, which are very beneficial for health.
3. You should not eat too many oranges, as this can easily cause damage to the mouth and teeth, and may also easily lead to urinary and kidney stones. We should eat oranges in moderation, with a maximum of three per day.
4. After eating oranges, you should not eat white radish, as eating them together can affect thyroid function.
5. Oranges cannot be eaten with milk, because the protein in milk can easily react with vitamin C, coagulating into lumps and affecting the digestive and absorption functions of the gastrointestinal tract. It may also cause diarrhea. Therefore, you should not drink milk for at least one hour after eating oranges.
II. Who Should Not Eat Oranges
1. Infants should not eat oranges, as their digestive systems are relatively fragile and their bodies cannot absorb them properly, nor can they metabolize them in a timely manner. This can easily lead to "internal heat" (a concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine) and may even cause conditions like stomatitis, periodontitis, and constipation. Furthermore, infants should not drink too much orange juice, as excessive consumption can lead to loss of appetite, irritability, and other issues.
2. People with poor gastrointestinal function should also avoid eating oranges, as this can cause symptoms such as bezoars.