Can eggplant and bitter melon be eaten together?

Eggplant and bitter gourd can be eaten together, but should be consumed in moderation, as excessive consumption may affect health.

Eggplant has effects such as relieving pain, promoting blood circulation, clearing heat, reducing swelling, alleviating pain, and promoting diuresis. Bitter gourd is cold in nature and bitter in taste, rich in various vitamins and minerals. It also contains saponins, which help relieve fatigue, clear the mind and eyesight, lower blood lipids, and reduce blood glucose. Both bitter gourd and eggplant are considered cooling foods. When consumed together, they can effectively clear internal heat, detoxify the body, remove vascular deposits, and protect the heart and brain blood vessels, making them particularly suitable for patients with cerebrovascular diseases.

Combining bitter gourd and eggplant in summer meals not only helps replenish nutrients but also offers certain therapeutic dietary benefits. However, consumption should be moderate. Because bitter gourd is inherently cold, eating too much may easily cause diarrhea. People with weak spleen and stomach functions should eat less. Additionally, pregnant women should avoid consuming bitter gourd, as it may stimulate uterine contractions and potentially lead to miscarriage. When eating eggplant, avoid consuming it raw. Raw eggplant contains a substance called solanine, which strongly irritates the gastrointestinal tract and may cause symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.