In the hot summer, people often feel thirsty and like to eat a lot of fruit. Properly replenishing water and vitamins is beneficial to the body, but not all fruits are edible, especially for people with illnesses, who should not eat them indiscriminately. Patients should pay attention to the following dos and don'ts when eating fruit in the summer:
First, people with low stomach acid should not eat fruits rich in organic acids, such as plums, hawthorns, and lemons.
Second, people with heart disease and edema should not eat water-rich fruits like watermelon and coconuts, so as not to increase the burden on the heart and worsen edema.
Third, people who often have constipation can eat more peaches, bananas, oranges, and other fruits because they have a laxative effect.
Fourth, people who often have diarrhea should not eat too many fruits with a laxative effect, but can eat some apples appropriately because they have an astringent effect.
Fifth, people with hepatitis can eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and red dates, but should not eat too many strongly acidic fruits.
Sixth, people with diabetes should eat less of fruits with high sugar content, such as pears, apples, and bananas.
When eating fruit normally, you should pay attention to the following points:
1. Eating fruit should be hygienic, otherwise you may suffer from infectious digestive diseases.
2. Do not use a kitchen knife to peel fruit, otherwise it may cause parasitic infections.
3. It is best to eat fruit 2 hours after a meal or 1 hour before a meal.
4. You should rinse your mouth after eating fruit, otherwise it is easy to cause cavities.