How to eat “Durian” without harming your health? From the point of view of Chinese doctors
“Durian” the king of Thai fruits I believe it when talking about durian Many people will probably think of its unique smell and sweet taste. The area is soft and smooth. For this reason, durian is a well-known fruit widely consumed by both Thais and foreigners. Durian pulp is rich in various important nutrients. Nutritional value of durian pulp per 100 grams
Energy 174 kilocalories
Carbohydrates 27.09 grams
3.8 grams of fiber
Fat 5.33 grams
Protein 1.47 grams
Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9
Vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc.
Percent of Recommended Daily Intake for Adults (Refer information from: USDA Nutrient database)
In Chinese medicine, Durian is a fruit that has a sweet, spicy, warm flavor and can nourish the spleen. Increases qi (breath), nourishes the kidneys, increases yang, and warms the body. Suitable for people with weak bodies. Little blood and breath Because durian flesh is rich in many nutrients. Therefore, it is useful in other industries such as
-Durian fiber Helps with good excretion.
-Durian contains beta-carotene. This type of nutrient helps nourish your eyesight.
-Durian is rich in folate. It is an important nutrient that helps in the formation of blood cells.
-Durian contains antioxidants. From a study conducted by researchers at the Research and Development Institute
food products Kasetsart University found that durian has the ability to eliminate certain types of free radicals, which make the face age beyond its years. Therefore, if you consume durian in the right proportion. It will help reduce the deterioration of cells in the body.
But it is not recommended to eat durian to expect the preliminary results mentioned above. Because it will cause the body to receive high amounts of carbohydrates, sugars and fats. If you eat durian in sufficient quantities It will also have a great effect on the body.
Tips on How to Eat Durian to Be Safe for Health Chinese Medicine Edition
Because durian in Chinese medicine is classified as a warming fruit. If consumed more than necessary It will cause the body to accumulate too much heat. This will have many consequences such as internal heat, sore throat, mouth ulcers, constipation, etc.
Therefore, people with high health background and Yin deficiency should eat durian in moderation. According to the Department of Health, it is recommended not to eat more than 2 durian tablets per day because eating 4-6 durian tablets is equivalent to drinking 2 cans of soft drinks (about 400 kilocalories of energy), thus causing the body to gain energy
Therefore, you should not eat more than 2 durian tablets per day. Don’t eat frequently every day. and reduce food in the rice and flour group. You should avoid extremely sweet or oily foods to obtain energy in an amount no more than your body needs.
In addition to durian meat, it also includes processed durian products, such as fried durian, durian preserves and durian-flavored ice cream.
If you eat a lot for several days in a row, it will cause you to gain weight. that we should practice with So you will be delicious and healthy without having to worry about the health problems that will follow.
People with congenital diseases who must not eat or can eat but must be careful.
1. Diabetic patients
It is known that durian is a fruit rich in sugar, fat and energy. Therefore, patients with diabetes eat durian. It may cause your blood sugar level to rise too quickly. This can make you feel sick, uncomfortable or hot and can be dangerous to go into shock.
2. Patients with high blood pressure
Durian is considered a tropical fruit. Therefore it should not be consumed in large quantities. Because it will increase the pressure to the point that it could be harmful to the body.
3. Patients with kidney and coronary heart disease Durian is a fruit rich in potassium. In patients with kidney disease, the body cannot excrete potassium well. that if there is a large amount of accumulated potassium it will result in arrhythmias.
4. People who want to control the amount of sugar and fat in their blood.
Durian is classified as a fruit rich in sugar, fat and energy. Therefore, you should be careful when eating durian. Both fresh durian and processed durian should follow your doctor’s advice
According to the Chinese diet, durian should not be eaten with anything.
1. It should not be consumed together with alcoholic beverages. Why eat durian with alcoholic beverages It can cause hot flashes, numbness, dizziness and vomiting. Furthermore, durian is a food that contains fat. and rich in carbohydrates. As for alcoholic drinks, they are also high in energy. When eating durian together with alcoholic drinks The body will receive too much energy. It causes blood sugar levels to rise rapidly
2. Should not be taken with drinks that contain caffeine. If taken with caffeine it can cause headaches.
Many people may have heard that You should eat durian with mangosteen to reduce heat. According to traditional Chinese medicine, durian is a warming fruit. Mangosteen is a cooling fruit that helps quench the heat that occurs. In terms of the effects of these two fruits, they are related. However, in terms of nutrition Both durian and mangosteen are high in sugar. Therefore it should not be consumed in excessive quantities.
Information provided by Dr. Phonfa Anantpaisan, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor at the Thai Traditional and Integrative Medicine Center. Center of Medical Excellence Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University
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