Autumn melons can harm the stomach, so delicious fruits should be eaten with caution.
After the Autumn Equinox, the weather gradually turns cooler, with a larger temperature difference between morning and evening. The body becomes susceptible to various diseases, so attention must be paid to diet and other aspects. Experts remind that eating too much of some delicious melons and fruits can damage the spleen and stomach, so one should stop at the appropriate time.
Xiong Shijie, a health education expert in Yunnan Province, said: "Eating watermelon in the summer is for relieving summer heat; on particularly hot days, some people even eat several a day. However, eating too much in autumn can easily lead to symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea, which means your gastrointestinal tract has been damaged. This is because in autumn, most people's spleen and stomach are in a weak state. Coupled with the cooling weather, eating too many yin-cold natured melons and fruits will naturally make the stomach uncomfortable."
Experts introduce: Apples are rich in various vitamins and potassium, not only beneficial for patients with cardiovascular diseases but also can stop diarrhea. Pears moisten the lungs, reduce phlegm, and relieve coughs. Pineapple is a diuretic and beneficial for patients with nephritis and hypertension. Tangerines and oranges relieve coughs, moisten the lungs, and strengthen the stomach. Grapes replenish qi and blood, and strengthen the stomach and promote urination. Persimmons relieve vexation, promote the production of body fluids, moisten the lungs, transform phlegm, and astringe the intestines to stop diarrhea... These fruits can be eaten more frequently.