Will eating winter jujubes every day cause weight gain?
Disease description:
In order to relieve my constipation, I bought some winter jujubes and have been eating them almost every day. However, a friend told me that eating winter jujubes may cause weight gain. I would like to ask, will eating winter jujubes daily lead to obesity?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Eating Chinese dates (jujubes) every day may lead to weight gain. Chinese dates are a fruit with high nutritional value, rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various minerals. Consuming them in moderation is beneficial to health. The calorie content of Chinese dates is relatively low, with approximately 200 kcal per 100 grams of fresh fruit.
Although Chinese dates are not particularly high in calories, moderation is important with any food. Excessive consumption of any food can lead to excessive calorie intake, which may result in weight gain over time. Chinese dates contain 27.3% total sugar, which is not especially high, but excessive intake may still lead to excessive sugar consumption, thereby increasing the risk of weight gain. Eating a moderate amount of Chinese dates daily will not cause weight gain, but overconsumption, especially without sufficient physical activity, may lead to an increase in body weight.
It is recommended to include Chinese dates as part of a healthy diet, paying attention to overall caloric balance and combining them with regular physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. A daily intake of about 10 dates is considered appropriate.
