Pumpkin is a common food in our daily life. It has high nutritional value and is popular for its health benefits. So, do you know what foods should not be eaten with pumpkin? What are the taboos? I believe that everyone is interested in this topic, so let's find out together.
Foods that should not be eaten with pumpkin
1. Pumpkin with mutton
It is best not to eat pumpkin with beef, as it may cause bloating and constipation, and worsen the condition of people with infectious diseases.
2. Pumpkin with vinegar
Pumpkin and vinegar should not be eaten together, as vinegar can easily destroy the nutrients in pumpkin. Please pay attention to this in your daily life.
3. Pumpkin with spinach
Pumpkin contains substances that can break down vitamin C, which can prevent vitamin C in spinach from functioning properly. Please be aware of this.
4. Pumpkin with sweet potato
Both are foods that can cause stagnation of Qi. Eating them raw can cause bloating. If they are eaten together, it can cause bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting of sour water, and other symptoms.
5. Pumpkin with hairtail fish
Hairtail fish is rich in high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, DHA, vitamin A, vitamin D, etc., and has the effects of nourishing deficiency, nourishing the liver, and promoting milk production. However, eating it with pumpkin is not good for the body.
6. Pumpkin with jujube
Jujube is rich in vitamin C, sweet in taste and warm in nature. Eating too much can cause indigestion. Pumpkin is warm in nature. Eating them together not only destroys vitamin C, but also aggravates symptoms of indigestion. In summary, when eating pumpkin, pay attention to these taboos and avoid adding jujube, hairtail fish, vinegar, etc., so that you can eat healthily and deliciously.
Taboos for eating pumpkin
1. Pumpkin can also be an allergen, so people who are allergic to pumpkin should not eat pumpkin porridge. Eating pumpkin may cause allergic symptoms such as skin redness and swelling, frequent diarrhea, indigestion, headache, sore throat, and asthma. Therefore, people in this group should avoid eating pumpkin and pumpkin products.
2. Pumpkin is warm in nature. Eating too much can promote damp-heat. Therefore, people with excessive stomach heat, abdominal distension, and damp-heat stagnation should eat less pumpkin. Patients with athlete's foot, jaundice, and damp-heat stagnation should avoid eating it. People in the above groups need to be extra cautious when choosing to eat pumpkin or pumpkin products.
3. People with infectious diseases and fever symptoms should not eat pumpkin porridge to prevent worsened symptoms.
4. Pumpkin should not be eaten with sweet potatoes, mutton, and jujube at the same time. Both pumpkin and sweet potatoes are prone to stagnate Qi. Eating them raw can cause bloating. If they are eaten together, it can cause bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting of sour water, etc. Pumpkin and mutton are both hot foods. Eating them together can cause bloating, constipation, and other diseases.
People with infectious diseases and fever symptoms should not eat pumpkin to prevent worsened symptoms. Jujube is rich in vitamin C, sweet in taste, and warm in nature. Eating too much can cause indigestion. Pumpkin is warm in nature. Eating them together not only destroys vitamin C, but also aggravates symptoms of indigestion.
5. Pumpkin should not be eaten in large quantities for a long time. Because pumpkin contains carotene, if the body consumes too much carotene, it will accumulate in the keratin layer, and over time, our body and skin will turn yellow, similar to jaundice. Therefore, people with jaundice should not eat pumpkin.
Benefits of pumpkin
1. Detoxification
Pumpkin contains vitamins and pectin, and pectin has good adsorption ability, which can bind and eliminate bacteria toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury, and radioactive elements, and has a detoxifying effect.
2. Protecting gastric mucosa and aiding digestion
The pectin in pumpkin can also protect the gastric mucosa from the stimulation of rough food, promote ulcer healing, and is suitable for patients with gastric diseases. The components in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis, and help digestion.
3. Prevention and treatment of diabetes, lowering blood sugar
Pumpkin contains rich cobalt, which can activate human metabolism, promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the body. It is an essential trace element for pancreatic islet cells, and has special effects in preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.
4. Eliminating carcinogens
Pumpkin can eliminate the mutagenic effect of carcinogens called nitrosamines, and has anti-cancer effects. It can also help the recovery of liver and kidney function and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.
5. Promoting growth and development
Pumpkin contains rich zinc, which is involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in the body, and is an essential substance for the growth and development of the human body.
Friendly reminder: In daily life, we must pay attention to the combination of these foods. These unfavorable combinations not only harm our body's health but also lack nutrition.
