Can people with cold body constitution eat pears?
Generally, whether people with a cold body constitution can eat pears depends on the severity of their cold constitution. Individuals with a mild cold constitution may consume small amounts of pears at room temperature or after heating. However, those with a severe cold constitution are advised not to eat pears. Detailed explanations are as follows:
If the cold condition is mild, and the individual only occasionally feels chilly after catching a chill, without frequent diarrhea or abdominal pain, eating a small amount of pears at room temperature or after heating typically won't cause significant discomfort. Heating pears can reduce their cooling properties—for example, cooking them into pear soup or steaming them helps preserve some nutrients while decreasing their impact on the body. It is recommended to consume half to one pear per serving.
For individuals with a severe cold constitution who often experience cold hands and feet, cold intolerance, and symptoms such as loose stools or abdominal pain during menstruation, eating pears is not recommended. As pears have a cold nature, consuming them may exacerbate internal coldness, intensify the aforementioned symptoms, and potentially impair digestive function, leading to bloating and other issues.
To improve a cold body constitution, it is advisable to include more warming foods in the daily diet, such as red dates, longan, and ginger, while reducing the intake of cold-natured foods.