What foods are considered raw, cold, spicy, greasy, and oily that should be avoided?
Oct 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Avoid raw, cold, spicy, and greasy foods—these generally refer to foods that are cold or cool in nature, strongly stimulating, or high in fat and cholesterol. Raw and cold foods are mainly those considered cold in nature, such as kelp, bitter gourd, and crab. Spicy foods can generate internal heat and stimulate the taste buds. Greasy foods are those high in fat and cholesterol.
Generally, foods to avoid include those that are raw, cold, spicy, or greasy—specifically, foods that are cold in nature or relatively cooling, strongly stimulating, or high in fat and cholesterol.
1. Raw and cold foods: These mainly refer to foods with a cold nature, such as kelp, bitter gourd, and crab, or relatively cooling foods, such as cold beverages, chilled foods, and ice cream. Excessive consumption of these may lead to gastrointestinal disorders or internal cold conditions.
2. Spicy foods: These types of foods can generate internal heat and stimulate the taste buds. Examples include chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, and garlic, all of which are considered stimulating. Overconsumption may cause symptoms such as "heatiness," constipation, or indigestion.
3. Greasy foods: These are foods high in fat, such as cashews, pork, and lamb, as well as foods high in cholesterol, such as pig stomach, beef liver, and beef brains. Excessive intake of greasy foods may lead to obesity, hyperlipidemia, and other health issues, so their consumption should be controlled in daily life.
