What foods should not be eaten with persimmons?
Nov 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Persimmon is a nutrient-rich fruit. Under normal circumstances, persimmon generally should not be consumed with foods such as kelp, crab, goose meat, sweet potato, or potato, to avoid causing unnecessary harm to the body. In daily life, one should pay attention to eating ripe persimmons, maintain a light diet, and increase intake of vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, carrots, grapefruits, apples, and others.
Persimmon is a nutrient-rich fruit. Generally, persimmons should not be consumed with kelp, crabs, goose meat, sweet potatoes, or potatoes, to avoid unnecessary physical discomfort. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Kelp: Persimmons contain large amounts of tannic acid, while kelp is rich in calcium ions. When persimmons are consumed together with kelp, tannic acid combines with calcium ions to form insoluble complexes. These substances may affect the digestion and absorption of certain nutrients, potentially causing nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. Crabs: Both persimmons and crabs are cold-natured foods. Consuming them together may damage the stomach and spleen, leading to spleen and stomach cold deficiency. Additionally, the high-quality protein in crabs may coagulate with tannic acid in persimmons in the stomach, forming clumps that are difficult to digest and absorb, possibly causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and other symptoms.
3. Goose meat: When the protein in goose meat combines with tannic acid in persimmons, it typically forms tannic acid protein, which may affect the digestion and absorption of protein.
4. Sweet potatoes: Tannins and cellulose in persimmons may react with fermentation products from sweet potatoes, causing precipitation reactions that affect normal gastrointestinal function. Consuming large quantities together may lead to indigestion, and in severe cases, intestinal obstruction.
5. Potatoes: Potatoes contain alkaloids. When potatoes are consumed with persimmons, the tannic acid in persimmons may react with alkaloids in potatoes, potentially causing symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
In daily life, it is important to eat ripe persimmons, maintain a light diet, and increase intake of vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, carrots, grapefruits, and apples. This can enhance immune function and promote overall health.
