The weather is hot, and citizens love to eat all kinds of fruits. Some people even eat fruits as meals to lose weight. Yesterday, reporters learned from major hospitals in the city that many patients seeking medical attention did so because they were unaware of their own body constitutions and the properties of fruits. Improper fruit consumption not only failed to help them lose weight but also led to "fruit diseases."
Reminder: Summer is the peak season for various fruits, with a large quantity and wide variety. However, while they are delicious, moderation is key. Solution: First, understand your own body constitution
Ms. Chen, who lives in Putuo District, is a super fan of durian. Every time she sees the golden-yellow durian in the supermarket, she can't help but pick one or two to take home. Recently, after eating too much durian consecutively, Ms. Chen began to experience a sore throat, irritability, insomnia, and loss of appetite. After a hospital check-up, the doctor explained that while durian is a nourishing "king of fruits," it is not suitable for everyone, especially for those with a yin-deficient constitution, who should not eat too much of it.
The reporter found that many people, in an effort to lose weight, refuse regular meals during the peak fruit season and eat fruits to satisfy their hunger, hoping to achieve slimming and beauty effects.
Because they don't distinguish between "cooling" and "warming" fruits and only focus on taste, the results are often the opposite. Recently, there have been many cases of people suffering from "heatiness" due to overeating lychees, leading to fevers, mouth ulcers, constipation, and toothaches. In some cases, all three members of a family fell ill at the same time.
Additionally, many parents believe that watermelon is an excellent summer treat to beat the heat, not only for its good taste but also because children love it. However, they are unaware that watermelon itself is a fruit that can easily cause diarrhea, and chilled watermelon can be even more irritating to a child's stomach. If hygiene is not taken care of, it can lead to acute diarrhea.
However, it's worth noting that fruits are still very nutritious and are commonly used in dietary therapy!
Drink light salt water to avoid "lychee disease." Solution: Distinguish between the "cooling" and "warming" properties of fruits
It is reported that every summer, a considerable number of people go to the hospital due to improper fruit consumption.
Dong Yaorong, Director of the Internal Medicine Department at the City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, analyzed that "fruit diseases" are mainly caused by people blindly consuming large quantities of fruits without understanding their properties. Especially now that lychees are in season, they are very high in sugar and not suitable for children to eat in large amounts, as it can easily lead to obesity and constipation.
Experts remind that to avoid "fruit diseases," one must first understand the properties of fruits and their own body constitution.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, people's constitutions are divided into "cooling" and "warming" types, and fruits are also categorized as "warming," "cooling," or "neutral" based on their properties. People with a "warming" constitution should eat more "cooling" fruits, while those with a "cooling" constitution should eat more "warming" fruits. For those with a neutral constitution, as long as they don't overeat, generally any type of fruit is fine.
Fruits are also classified as "warming," "cooling," or "neutral." For example: durian, lychee, pineapple, longan, honey peaches, and mangoes are "warming"; mangosteen, kiwi, watermelon, and melons are "cooling"; and apples, raw pears, grapes, and bananas are "neutral."
Experts advise that to prevent "lychee disease," one can drink some light salt water when eating lychees, or drink preventive cool herbal tea, mung bean soup, honeysuckle water, or winter melon soup. Some traditional dietary health remedies can help you stay away from the troubles of "fruit diseases."
Ulcer patients should beware of "acid fruit disease." Solution: Control intake for affected individuals
Eating fruits specifically during the summer can have a nourishing effect, but if one is unaware of their own constitution and the properties of fruits, improper consumption can lead to "fruit diseases" instead.
Acidic fruits like bayberries and plums contain acidic substances that are not easily oxidized and broken down, which can easily lead to an acidic internal environment and are generally not recommended for excessive consumption.
For patients with ulcers, it is not advisable to eat too many acidic fruits. For people with constipation, they should eat less acidic fruit to avoid worsening the condition. Experts also remind that bananas, tomatoes, persimmons, oranges, and hawthorns should not be eaten on an empty stomach.
At the same time, diabetics and people prone to bloating should control their intake of watermelon.