What should not be consumed with coix seed?
Disease description:
Coix seed has many benefits, but it's often said by elders that coix seed shouldn't be combined randomly with certain foods. I would like to ask the doctor: what should not be consumed together with coix seed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Coix seed (Job's tears) should not be consumed together with the following foods:
1. Avoid consuming large amounts of cold-natured foods at the same time: Coix seed has a slightly cold nature and helps clear heat and remove dampness. Consuming it together with other cold-natured foods in large quantities may cause spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, especially in individuals with weaker digestive systems.
2. Limit excessive combinations with high-fiber foods: Coix seed naturally contains a certain amount of dietary fiber, which helps promote intestinal motility. However, consuming it together with large amounts of high-fiber foods may increase the burden on the digestive tract, potentially causing indigestion or constipation, particularly in individuals with sensitive digestive systems.
3. Be cautious when combining with foods high in tannins: Some components in Coix seed may react with foods containing high levels of tannins, forming substances that are difficult to digest and affecting nutrient absorption. Although small amounts of such combinations in daily diet generally have minimal impact, excessive simultaneous consumption should be avoided to reduce the risk of digestive discomfort.
4. Specific foods: Coix seed may also have incompatible interactions with certain foods such as kelp, hawthorn, and papaya, potentially reducing its nutritional value or causing physical discomfort. Therefore, when consuming Coix seed, it is best to avoid eating these foods simultaneously.
