Watermelon is a very nice fruit, but there are many taboos to consider when eating it. Watermelon is a raw and cold food, so people with weak constitutions, irregular menstruation, or who are elderly should not eat too much of it.
Eating too much can easily damage the spleen and stomach, causing bloating, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Because watermelon contains a high amount of sugar, diabetics should also avoid eating too much of it. Consuming too much watermelon at once can dilute stomach acid with its high water content, leading to indigestion and a weakened gastrointestinal resistance. There are many taboos associated with eating watermelon, with the following specific points:
1, Do not eat too much watermelon: Because watermelon is a "raw and cold food," eating too much of it can damage the spleen and stomach for anyone, leading to poor appetite, indigestion, and decreased gastrointestinal resistance, which can cause bloating and diarrhea.
2, It is not advisable to eat watermelon before or after meals: Because the large amount of water in watermelon can dilute the digestive fluids in the stomach, eating it before or after meals will affect the digestion and absorption of food. Moreover, eating a large amount of watermelon before a meal will occupy stomach volume, significantly reducing the intake of various nutrients during the meal, which has a greater impact on the health of children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. For those who want to lose weight by dieting, eating a little watermelon before a meal can be a good method to reduce food intake.
3, Eat less chilled watermelon: Although chilled watermelon is very effective for relieving summer heat, it is very irritating to the stomach and can easily damage the spleen and stomach. Therefore, attention should be paid to controlling the temperature and quantity. It is best to place the watermelon in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator, where the temperature is about 8-10°C, which is also the best temperature for taste. The amount eaten at a time should not exceed 500 grams, and it should be eaten slowly. For those with cavities, tooth sensitivity that causes pain or aching upon exposure to cold, and people with poor gastrointestinal function, it is not advisable to eat chilled watermelon.