Coconut is a very common tropical fruit. It not only tastes very good, but also contains a lot of vitamins, glucose, protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium and other mineral elements.
In addition to drinking coconut water, coconut meat is also edible. Not only has the effect of invigorating the spleen, nourishing the stomach, and cooling and quenching thirst, but also can achieve the effect of beauty and beauty.
But it’s worth noting that coconuts are not suitable for everyone. In particular, once the following groups of people eat it, it will cause a certain degree of damage to their health. You may wish to take a look.
Who should not eat coconut?
One, people with deficiency of the spleen and stomach
There is also a large amount of high-density cellulose in coconut, which can promote the acceleration of gastrointestinal peristalsis. Even healthy people who consume coconut in large quantities can cause diarrhea. For people with deficiency of the spleen and stomach, diarrhea and abdominal distension will occur themselves. Once coconut is eaten, diarrhea and other problems will be aggravated.
Second, obese people
Coconut contains more nutrients, but it is also a high-calorie food. 100 grams of coconut meat contains 12.1 grams of fat, and there are more sugars. If people who are overweight eat a lot of coconut or drink coconut water, it will lead to an increase in fat and sugar in the body, thereby aggravating obesity.
Three, people with diabetes
Coconuts are high in sugar, including sucrose, glucose and fructose. The body absorbs these sugars at a relatively high rate, and if consumed by diabetics, it will lead to an increase in blood sugar levels. Moreover, coconut pulp also contains a large amount of saturated fatty acids and fat components. If diabetics eat it, it will easily affect blood lipids, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
IV. Respiratory disease population
For people suffering from bronchitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and other respiratory diseases, it is best not to eat coconut, especially not to drink coconut water. The sugar content in coconut water is relatively high. Once drinking, the secretions in the trachea will increase, which will lead to aggravation of cough and sputum.
V. Women in early pregnancy
Although coconut contains a lot of nutrients, the nature of coconut is cooler. For women in the early stages of pregnancy, the embryo will be in the stage of development and need a warmer uterine environment. Once the coconut is eaten, it is easy to cause the phenomenon of uterine cold, which is not good for the development of the fetus.
6. Postpartum women
For women who have just given birth, be sure not to drink coconut water or use coconut meat. Such women need to use some warm foods, which can smooth blood and improve immunity. Once eating cold coconut, it will lead to poor Qi and blood, and the gastrointestinal tract will also be stimulated.
7. Women after miscarriage
Whether it is a medical abortion or a surgical abortion, the uterus will be damaged after a miscarriage. At this time, some relatively warm foods should be properly eaten, which can promote the rapid recovery of the uterus. The nature of coconut is cold, once eaten, the uterus will be stimulated accordingly, which is not conducive to the recovery of the uterus.
VIII. Liver disease population
For people suffering from fatty liver, various hepatitis, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, they should not eat coconut in their daily life. The fat content in coconut is high. Eating coconut will increase the burden on the liver, causing diarrhea, which is not conducive to the recovery of liver disease.
All in all, although coconut water and coconut meat taste very good and contain a lot of nutrients, for the above 8 groups of people, it is best not to eat coconut, otherwise it will aggravate a A series of uncomfortable symptoms.
Also, avoid coconut if you have eczema or high blood pressure. For other groups of people, the consumption of coconut should also be controlled, and it should not be eaten with seafood, sweet potatoes and other foods.