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cool and refreshing Watermelon, fresh and delicious lychees… The summer weather is hot, and many people have no appetite, so they eat these fruits as meals. Experts remind that fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, but lack protein, calcium, iron and other nutrients that the human body needs, and cannot replace staple foods, vegetables, cereals, and meat, eggs, and dairy foods. If eaten improperly, there is also the risk of diarrhea and poisoning.
“fasting” and “eating a lot” are the keys to lychee disease< /strong>
Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dongfang Hospital, Department of Nutrition, Wei Wei, an attending physician symptom. There are toxins in lychees that affect the body’s sugar metabolism. Once lychees are eaten in large quantities on an empty stomach, hypoglycemia will occur. Children, people with diabetes, high triglycerides, gout and other diseases should not eat too much lychee. “The “Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents” recommends that the daily intake of fruits is 200g-350g, if it is lychee, it is 10-17.”
“Things such as thirst, sore throat, and toothache after eating lychees may be related to poor oral hygiene habits. Lychees are high in sugar, and if you do not pay attention to oral hygiene after eating, the above conditions are likely to occur. Wei Wei reminded that many reports of lychee disease are inseparable from the two key words “fasting” and “eating a lot”. Lychees are best eaten after meals, don’t overdo it, and don’t eat immature lychees. “In immature lychees, the content of toxins that affect the body’s sugar metabolism will be higher.”
Do not eat iced watermelon immediately after eating greasy fried food
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Iced watermelon is also a popular summer fruit. “People with weak spleen and stomach functions, such as the elderly, children, etc., eating iced watermelon will stimulate the stomach and stomach, causing stomach pain, diarrhea, etc.” Wei Wei said that healthy people as long as the stomach and intestines can accept it, it is safe to eat some iced watermelon in moderation. questionable. It should be noted that if you eat greasy, fried and other indigestible food, try not to eat iced watermelon immediately, otherwise it will cause indigestion and diarrhea. In addition, watermelon has a greater impact on raising blood sugar, and people with diabetes and weight loss are not recommended to eat more.
Many families like to buy a large watermelon and store it in the refrigerator for a day or two if it is not finished. Previously, there were many cases of eating watermelon overnight and entering the hospital. So, how to storewatermelons? Wei Wei reminded that after cutting, immediately cover the uneaten part with plastic wrap, put it in the refrigerator compartment of the refrigerator, and separate it from raw foods such as eggs and fresh meat. “If an opened watermelon is not stored in the refrigerator, it is best to eat it immediately; if it is put in the refrigerator, it is best to eat it within one to two days.”
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