Don't Overindulge in These Three Fruits in Early Summer
As summer arrives, many fruits that are not easily available in other seasons come to market. Among them, lychee, peach, and apricot are excellent choices for trying out in early summer, but it's important to consume them in moderation.
Peach: A nutritional highlight is its high iron content, and it also contains protein, sugar, calcium, and pectin. It is particularly suitable for people with anemia. The pectin in peaches can promote intestinal peristalsis, thus helping to prevent constipation.
Tip: While peaches are delicious, they should not be eaten in excess, as overconsumption can lead to acute gastrointestinal illnesses like diarrhea.
Apricot: The apricot flesh is rich in carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body, benefiting vision protection. Apricot kernels, on the other hand, contain various nutrients like protein, crude fat, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, and are also known for their effects of moistening the lungs to resolve phlegm and clearing heat to detoxify.
Tip: Apricots are considered a "warming" fruit and should not be eaten in excess, as they can easily lead to "internal heat" (上火). Additionally, apricot kernels must not be consumed in large amounts, as overconsumption can easily lead to respiratory paralysis and even death. Be sure not to overeat apricots or their kernels.
Lychee: Rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium, as well as vitamins (especially vitamin C), lychees are beneficial for boosting the human immune system and have skin-whitening and moisturizing effects. Furthermore, lychees are known to nourish the brain, strengthen the body, whet the appetite, and benefit the spleen, making them particularly suitable for postpartum women and the elderly.
Tip: Lychees are not suitable for those with acne, sores, a cold, or acute inflammation. Also, lychees should not be eaten in excess to avoid "lychee sickness," which can cause symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, and cold sweats. To prevent "internal heat," you can drink a small bowl of salt water before eating lychees and save the other half to drink afterward. Alternatively, you can soak the peeled lychee flesh in salt water before eating.