Can cherries and shrimp be eaten together?
Mar 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, cherries and shrimp can be consumed together. Shrimp is rich in protein, vitamin E, and various minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium, while cherries are rich in vitamin C, carbohydrates, and minerals such as potassium and calcium. Consuming these two foods together can provide a more comprehensive range of nutrients, meeting the body's needs for nutrients such as protein and vitamin C.
Generally speaking, cherries and shrimp can be consumed together, but attention should be paid to controlling the amount consumed. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Shrimp is rich in protein, vitamin E, and various minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium, while cherries are rich in vitamin C, carbohydrates, and minerals such as potassium and calcium. Consuming these two foods together does not cause adverse reactions. On the contrary, they can provide more comprehensive nutrients to meet the body's needs for nutrients such as protein and vitamin C.
Although consuming cherries and shrimp together has multiple benefits, neither should be consumed in excess. Overconsumption may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal distension and diarrhea. In addition, shrimp is a high-purine food, and excessive consumption may elevate uric acid levels in the body, triggering or worsening gout symptoms. Therefore, cherries and shrimp should be consumed in moderation to avoid adverse bodily reactions.
In daily diets, maintaining diverse food choices and reasonable combinations is beneficial for maintaining health.
References
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[2] Ma Xiaohong. How Should Daily Diets Be Combined to Achieve Nutritional Balance? [J]. Chinese Food Industry, 2022, (09): 86-87.
