Can you drink yogurt after eating persimmons?
Oct 21, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, it is not recommended to drink yogurt immediately after eating persimmons. Persimmons contain a relatively high amount of pectin and tannic acid, which may react with the calcium in yogurt under the action of gastric acid, forming an insoluble compound. This can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and lead to discomforts such as indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, potentially having adverse effects on health.
Generally, it is not recommended to drink yogurt immediately after eating persimmons. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Persimmons contain various nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, carotene, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Yogurt contains protein, fat, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and other nutrients. However, these two foods are considered incompatible and generally should not be consumed together. Persimmons contain a high amount of pectin and tannic acid, which may react with the calcium in yogurt under the action of gastric acid to form an insoluble compound. This can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and lead to discomforts such as indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
It is usually advised to wait two to three hours after eating persimmons before drinking yogurt. This allows sufficient time for the body to absorb the components of the persimmon and reduces the likelihood of adverse effects. Additionally, since persimmons are considered cold in nature, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should consume them cautiously to avoid worsening their condition.
In daily life, maintain a light and nutritious diet with a balanced combination of coarse and fine grains, as well as荤 (meat) and 素 (vegetables). Avoid raw, cold, spicy, and irritating foods.
