Avoid 8 misunderstandings when eating fruits in spring and summer

　　To make full use of fruits healthy To benefit, you must avoid the following 8 misunderstandings:

　　Myth 1: Fruits have the highest vitamin content.

　　Vitamins are a big family with many members. Fruit may be rich in some of these ingredients, but it also has its "shortcomings". For example, fruits do not contain fat-soluble vitamins, and most fruits have limited vitamin C content.

　　Myth 2: Eating more fruit can help you lose weight.

　　Although fruits have lower calories than rice based on unit weight, they are easy to eat because of their good taste. If you are not careful, your sugar intake will exceed the standard. Not only will this fail to lose weight, it may even have the opposite effect.

　　Misunderstanding 3: Eat whatever you want.

　　Fruits contain more organic acids and tannins, and some also contain highly active proteases. Eating at the wrong time may cause irritation and damage to the stomach.

　　For example, bananas have a high magnesium content. If you eat too much on an empty stomach, it will cause an imbalance in the ratio of magnesium to calcium in the blood, which may have an inhibitory effect on the cardiovascular system. Generally, most fruits are suitable for consumption about 1-2 hours before meals.

　　Myth 4: There is no harm in eating more.

　　It is appropriate to consume about 200 grams of fruit every day. Most fruits have high dietary fiber content, and eating too much can cause stomach pain and bloating. In addition, elderly people with gastrointestinal deficiency and coldness should not eat more citrus fruits ； Gastrointestinal problems or constipate People should eat less persimmons.

　　Some people may be allergic to pineapple if they eat it, and those with gastrointestinal problems and coagulation disorders are advised not to eat it. Bananas are high in sugar and potassium, so people with high blood sugar and renal insufficiency should eat less.

　　Misunderstanding 5: Fruits are used as meals for beauty.

　　The human body needs a total of nearly 50 kinds of nutrients to survive, especially more than 65 grams of protein and more than 20 grams of fat every day to maintain the renewal and repair of tissues and organs. Fruit contains more than 85% water, but less than 1% protein. It contains almost no essential fatty acids, which is far from meeting the nutritional needs of the human body.

　　Fruits contain low amounts of protein, fat, calcium, and iron. Consuming fruits as food for a long time will inevitably lead to insufficient intake of protein, lipids, etc., leading to malnutrition and anemia。

　　Myth 6: To prevent pesticides, you have to peel the fruit.

　　The skin and subcutaneous parts of the fruit are often the most nutritious parts, so it would be a pity to throw them away. In fact, you don’t need to worry too much about pesticide residues on the peel. Our country has clearly banned the use of highly toxic pesticides in direct-to-eat foods such as fruits and vegetables, and most fruits are not eaten until days or even months after harvesting, and the pesticides have basically decomposed.

　　Experts suggest that before eating the fruit, you can rinse it repeatedly or soak it in rice water for a while to remove residual substances on its surface.

　　Myth 7: Foreign fruits are more nutritious.

　　“"Foreign fruits" are expensive to transport, package and store, and sell at high prices. Imported fruits have already begun to undergo nutrient degradation during the journey, and their freshness is not ideal. Moreover, due to long-distance transportation, the fruits are often picked before they are fully mature, and the quality of the fruits may be affected by the use of chemicals to keep them fresh. In order to look good, this type of fruit may be treated with preservatives or waxed on the surface to keep the appearance bright and beautiful, but the nutrients will still be gradually lost during transportation.

　　Therefore, it is best to eat fruits that are local and in season.

　　Myth 8: Fruits can replace vegetables.

　　Although fruits and vegetables are nutritionally similar, fruits cannot replace vegetables. For example, the vitamin C content of cabbage and spinach is about 10 times higher than that of apples, peaches, pears, etc. But if you want to meet the body’s daily recommended amount of vitamin C, you need to eat 5 kilograms of Fuji apples.

　　Diet taboos for various fruits

　　Although fruits are rich in nutrients, if they are not paired properly, they can also cause various adverse consequences. Aimei.com lists some dietary taboos for common fruits for you:

　　Tomatoes: If you eat tomatoes on an empty stomach, the pectin, soluble astringent and other ingredients contained in them will combine with gastric acid to increase the pressure in the stomach and cause swelling and pain.

　　Persimmon: The tannins contained in persimmons condense with gastric acid to form "persimmon stone". Patients suffering from gallstones and kidney stones should eat less persimmons, as "persimmon stones" are enough to worsen the condition.

　　Oranges: Oranges contain a lot of sugar and organic acids. If eaten on an empty stomach, they can easily cause bloating and acidity.

　　Bananas: Bananas contain high levels of potassium and magnesium. Eating bananas on an empty stomach will increase the amount of magnesium in the blood, which will inhibit the cardiovascular system.

　　People who often have dry stools: Eat more peaches, bananas and oranges that have a slowing effect；

　　often diarrhea People: Don’t eat more fruits that can slow down symptoms, but eat apples that have astringent properties.；

　　People with high stomach acid: Do not eat plums, hawthorns, lemons and other fruits that contain a lot of organic acids.；

　　People suffering from heart disease and edema should not eat watermelon, coconut, etc., which contain more water, to avoid increasing the burden on the heart and aggravating edema.； People with high blood pressure should only eat pears, watermelons, melons and other fruits that have blood pressure lowering effects. ；