What should salted duck eggs not be eaten with?

Nov 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

At home, we bought quite a few salted duck eggs, but I ate them together with salted duck eggs and watermelon. My gastrointestinal system isn't very good, so I had a bit of diarrhea. I'm just wondering, what foods shouldn't be eaten with salted duck eggs?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

Preserved duck eggs should not be consumed together with the following types of food:

1. High-sugar foods: Preserved duck eggs themselves contain high levels of salt. Consuming them together with foods high in sugar may lead to electrolyte imbalance in the body and increase the burden on the kidneys.

2. Foods rich in tannic acid, such as persimmons: Tannic acid may combine with the proteins in preserved duck eggs to form substances that are difficult to digest, potentially causing indigestion, stomach discomfort, or other issues.

3. Cold-natured foods: According to traditional Chinese medicine, preserved duck eggs have a cold nature. Consuming them with other cold-natured foods may easily lead to deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, causing symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

4. High-fat foods: Such as fatty meats and fried foods. Since preserved duck eggs themselves contain high levels of fat, consuming them along with these foods may elevate blood lipid levels and be detrimental to cardiovascular health.

5. Medications: Components in preserved duck eggs may affect the absorption or metabolism of certain medications, such as antibiotics and antihypertensive drugs. Therefore, preserved duck eggs should be avoided during medication to prevent interference with drug efficacy or adverse reactions.

When consuming preserved duck eggs, attention should be paid to moderation and appropriate pairing with other foods to maintain a balanced and healthy diet.