What should not be eaten with soft-shelled turtle?
Disease description:
During this period, I have been repeatedly catching colds, and after a hospital check-up, it was determined that this was caused by low immunity. I went and bought some soft-shelled turtle to enhance my immunity. I'm very curious, what should not be eaten together with soft-shelled turtle?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Foods that should not be consumed with soft-shelled turtle:
1. Amaranth: Consuming soft-shelled turtle with amaranth may cause indigestion, as both are cold-natured foods. Long-term consumption may increase the risk of kidney stones.
2. Pork, duck meat, rabbit meat: These meats are all cold in nature and consuming them with soft-shelled turtle may exacerbate internal coldness, irritating the stomach and spleen and causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
3. Celery: The cellulose in celery may bind with the protein in soft-shelled turtle, potentially affecting protein digestion and absorption, leading to poor nutrient uptake.
4. Eggs, duck eggs: From the perspective of food properties in traditional Chinese medicine, both soft-shelled turtle and eggs are cool in nature. Consuming them together may be detrimental to individuals with a cold constitution.
5. Mustard: Mustard has a pungent and hot nature, which contrasts with the cold nature of soft-shelled turtle. Consuming them together may have adverse effects on the body.
6. Tofu: The plant-based protein in tofu may react with the animal-based protein from soft-shelled turtle, potentially causing indigestion.
7. Persimmon: The tannic acid in persimmons may combine with the protein in soft-shelled turtle, forming substances that are difficult to digest and potentially affecting gastrointestinal health.
