You should eat fruit in moderation. Stick to two types of fruit a day, with each portion no larger than a fist (or about the size of a rice bowl). This generally helps avoid problems.
Eating fruit is good for your health. Especially in the summer heat, which can make you feel sluggish, combined with excessive sweating that can easily lead to dehydration, it's important to get enough B vitamins, vitamin C, and water to combat fatigue. Eating fruit is one simple and healthy way to do this.
However, eating too much fruit is not advisable, as the consequence might be gaining a few extra pounds. This is because fruit isn't low in calories, and especially the sweet and delicious varieties are certainly high in calories and sugar.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, some fruits should be eaten with caution. For example, mango is considered a "trigger food" that can induce illness in some people. Moreover, mango skin contains histamine, which may cause allergic reactions. If you have eczema, it's best to avoid pineapple, as it could worsen your condition. Watermelon, which can cool you down, isn't suitable for everyone either. People with diarrhea, gastritis, stomach ulcers, or frequent gastrointestinal discomfort should avoid it.
You should eat fruit in moderation. Stick to two types of fruit a day, with each portion no larger than a fist (or about the size of a rice bowl). This generally helps avoid problems.
Fruit is not ideal for long-term storage, so it's best to buy it and enjoy it fresh within 1-2 days. However, people are often too busy nowadays and have to buy everything in one go on their days off.
If the fruit you bought is ripe, you can just store it in a cool, ventilated place away from direct sunlight. You can also place it in a bamboo basket or fruit bowl to let the natural, fresh fragrance add a charming aroma to your home.
Generally, the ideal storage temperature for fruit is between 7-13°C. Some fruits require even lower temperatures, such as apples, grapes, peaches, plums, and persimmons. The refrigerator's crisper drawer is a good place for them. Fruit to be refrigerated should not be washed beforehand. Simply place it in a plastic or paper bag to prevent moisture from escaping. You can poke a few small holes in the plastic bag to keep it ventilated, avoiding a buildup of moisture that could cause the fruit to spoil.
Not every fruit is suitable for refrigeration. Some fruits are naturally cold-sensitive, like bananas, mangoes, and papayas, which are native to tropical regions. Putting them in the refrigerator can cause spots or a black-brown discoloration on the peel, and the fruit's quality and flavor will also be compromised.