Nowadays, fruit dieting is very popular. It involves not eating any staple foods or other foods and only eating fruits whenever hunger strikes. Many fashionable women nowadays are keen on substituting their meals with fruits, believing that fruits can help them lose weight while providing ample nutrition. However, excessive consumption of fruits can lead to "fruit disease" and eating fruits on an empty stomach can cause gastrointestinal diseases and even gastric calculi, causing many adverse effects on the body.
A healthy body requires comprehensive nutrients to maintain its well-being. Fruits do contain rich nutrients. However, some essential nutrients that the body needs, such as essential proteins, are found in very low quantities in fruits. At the same time, non-heme iron in fruits is difficult for the body to absorb. Using fruits as a substitute for regular meals can result in insufficient intake of proteins and iron, leading to anemia, weakened immune function, and other health issues. Some fruits, like bananas and mangoes, have high sugar content. These fruits, although famous in Taiwan, can actually cause obesity if consumed in excess, contradicting the purpose of weight loss. According to traditional medical theories, different foods, just like medications, have different tastes, functions, suitability, contraindications, and side effects. If one consumes too many fruits at once, the effects, including potential side effects, will manifest because the nutritional components of different fruits vary.
Lychee has a sweet flavor, and some people tend to overindulge when it is in season. However, lychee contains a substance called α-methylenecyclopropylglycine, which can cause temporary hypoglycemia when consumed in excess.
Grapefruit has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying the body. Moderate consumption can help eliminate internal dryness. However, eating too much can lead to excessive coldness in the stomach, especially for women who should be cautious about consuming grapefruits. People with weak spleen and frequent diarrhea may experience further diarrhea after eating grapefruits because their ability to absorb and transform nutrients is weaker.
Pears, bananas, and other fruits have a cooling nature. Excessive consumption can damage stomach function, especially for people with a weak and cold constitution. Eating too many bananas at once can cause a sudden increase in magnesium and potassium levels in the blood, leading to an imbalance in the proportion of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and other elements in the body, affecting overall health.
Apples have a sweet and sour taste, are rich in nutrients, and are convenient to eat. They can also treat various diseases, making them widely loved. They are often chosen by women as a substitute for regular meals during weight loss. However, excessive or binge eating of apples can also lead to many disadvantages. Apples contain a large amount of sugars and potassium salts, and the disproportionate ratio of potassium to sodium is not conducive to heart and kidney health. This especially burdens the heart and kidneys of patients with coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, nephritis, and diabetes, which is detrimental to their overall health. Therefore, apples should not be consumed excessively. The recommended daily intake is generally 1-2 apples.
Grapes, pineapples, and other fruits, although delicious and refreshing, contain substances such as tyramine and histamine that can cause migraines and symptoms of allergic neuralgia, skin rashes, and small bumps.
Although fruits are delicious and nutritious, the way they are consumed is important. Improper consumption can lead to unintended consequences and even harm the body. It is not advisable to consume excessive amounts of fruits in a short period of time. Additionally, there is a time limit for fruit consumption. Furthermore, it is important to note that the more visually appealing a fruit is, the less it should be consumed, as fruits with vibrant appearances often contain more harmful substances than ordinary fruits.
A friendly reminder from the editor:
Fruits are nutritious and loved by everyone. However, besides containing sugars, fruits also contain citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, and other acids that can corrode teeth. Therefore, it is recommended to rinse the mouth immediately after eating fruits to remove fruit residues in the oral cavity and prevent tooth decay. Before consuming fruits, it is important to understand their characteristics to avoid stimulating the body and causing harm.
