What should not be eaten with honey dates?
I personally really enjoy eating some honey dates because this type of dried fruit has a sweet taste. However, I remember that there are many things I shouldn't eat with them. Doctor, what should not be consumed with honey dates?
Doctor's answer (1)
Honey dates are a common nourishing food. Although they are rich in nutrients and contain various vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, they cannot be consumed with all kinds of foods.
Honey dates should not be eaten together with foods rich in vitamin C-decomposing enzymes, such as cucumber and carrot. This is because honey dates contain abundant vitamin C, and the vitamin C-decomposing enzymes can destroy the structure of vitamin C, thereby reducing its nutritional value. Honey dates also should not be consumed with scallions, fish, or crab, as these combinations may cause indigestion or physical discomfort.
Honey dates are also not recommended to be consumed with cold-natured foods, such as watermelon and pear. Honey dates are warm in nature and have the effect of replenishing vital energy, while cold-natured foods tend to clear heat and detoxify. Consuming them together may lead to internal imbalance of yin and yang, causing symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. People with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should especially avoid such food combinations.
Therefore, when consuming honey dates, one should avoid eating them with the aforementioned foods simultaneously to ensure health.
