What should cake not be eaten with?
Disease description:
Recently, I've often heard news about food poisoning, and I'm quite concerned about encountering such a situation. My birthday is coming up soon, and I plan to buy a cake for the celebration. Doctor, what should not be eaten together with cake?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
When pairing cake with other foods, the following points should be noted:
1. Cold-natured foods: Cake is a sweet, heaty dessert and is not recommended to be consumed in large quantities together with cold-natured foods such as watermelon, pears, dragon fruit, and vegetables like bitter melon and winter melon. These foods are considered cooling in nature and may cause discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
2. High-fat foods: Cake itself contains high levels of sugar and fat. Consuming it together with high-fat foods such as fatty meat, pork liver, or animal organs may increase the risk of obesity and be detrimental to cardiovascular health.
3. Acidic foods: Such as hawthorn, citrus fruits, and pomelo. The organic acids in these foods may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and affect nutrient absorption; long-term consumption in this manner may impact health.
4. Be mindful of interactions with medications: Components in cake may influence drug absorption and metabolism. For example, cocoa alkaloids in chocolate may bind with certain medications and reduce their effectiveness. Therefore, when taking specific medications, it is best to consult your doctor regarding whether cake consumption is advisable.
