In the eyes of parents, as long as it is fruit, children can eat it, and eating more is good for their health. But do you know that there are some fruits that children should not eat? Eating too much can actually affect their health. Let's take a look at four fruits that children should not eat, and the reasons behind it.
Four fruits that children should not eat
1. Lychee
Lychee contains rich fructose, as well as protein, fat, vitamin C, citric acid, pectin, phosphorus, iron, and more.
Lychee has a special effect on blood replenishment and lung health. However, it is also a high-sugar fruit. If a baby eats one lychee at a few months old, they may have a nosebleed.
Because the baby's digestive system is not fully developed, high sugar can easily cause vomiting in babies.
If the symptoms worsen, it can lead to coma, convulsions, rapid pulse, small pupils. If not rescued in time, it can lead to shock and even endanger life.
2. Mango
Mango contains a lot of irritants such as fruit acid, amino acids, and various proteins.
It also contains substances such as hydroxybenzene and aldehyde acid, which have a strong irritating effect on the skin and mucous membranes.
Babies have thin and delicate skin, which is particularly prone to irritation. Improper handling can lead to blisters and erosion.
3. Apricot
In traditional Chinese medicine, apricot is considered a hot food that can harm the tendons and bones if eaten in excess. It may also cause sores, boils, and diarrhea.
4. Betel Nut
Betel nut contains carcinogenic alkaloids. Chewing betel nut can cause oral cancer. Therefore, children must stay away from betel nut.
Modern nutrition emphasizes that fresh apricots have strong acidity. The strong acid can have a destructive effect on calcium, which may affect the development of a baby's bones.
Children should not eat the following foods on an empty stomach
1. Milk
We all know that milk contains a large amount of protein and is rich in nutrients. So when the baby is hungry, parents often give them a cup of milk. However, drinking milk on an empty stomach is not suitable.
The protein in milk is converted into heat and consumed, so it does not have a nutrient supplement effect.
2. Soy milk
Soy milk, like milk, does not have any nutritional supplement effect when consumed on an empty stomach.
Mothers can give their children some snacks, bread, or flour-based foods, or drink soy milk two hours after a meal or before bedtime.
3. Banana
Bananas contain a lot of magnesium. Eating them on an empty stomach can cause a sudden increase in magnesium in the body, disrupting the magnesium-calcium balance in the blood.
This inhibits the cardiovascular system and is not good for overall health.
4. Persimmon, Tomato
Persimmons and tomatoes contain a lot of pectin and tannic acid, which react chemically with gastric acid to form insoluble gelatinous lumps.
This can easily lead to gastric stones. Therefore, they are not suitable for consumption on an empty stomach.
