What should not be consumed with Tremella (silver ear fungus)?
Disease description:
Mom cooked stir-fried pork liver and white fungus soup for me, but I wasn't very eager to eat them. I'm quite worried that eating indiscriminately might harm my health. Doctor, generally speaking, what should not be consumed together with white fungus?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The following are some types of foods that should not be consumed together with white fungus (Tremella):
1. Avoid consuming with cold-natured foods: such as bitter melon, cucumber, mung beans, etc. White fungus is a cooling food, and consuming it together with cold-natured foods may cause discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
2. Should not be cooked in iron containers: components in white fungus may react with iron, not only reducing its nutritional value but also potentially producing substances harmful to the human body. Therefore, it is recommended to cook white fungus using non-iron cookware.
3. Avoid consuming with foods high in tannic acid: Tannic acid can combine with the proteins in white fungus, forming precipitates that are difficult to digest and may hinder nutrient absorption. Common foods high in tannic acid include persimmons and tea. Drinking tea immediately after a meal may also affect digestion and absorption of white fungus.
4. Diabetic patients should be cautious about consuming with high-sugar foods: White fungus contains a certain amount of polysaccharides, which are beneficial to health. However, for diabetic patients with poor blood sugar control, consuming it together with high-sugar foods should be avoided to prevent blood sugar fluctuations.
If any discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly.
