Overeating of fruits
Last reviewed: 18.10.2021
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Fruits are useful and tasty sources of vitamins and minerals. They contain nutrients, excessive eating which harms the body. Overeating with fruit can lead to such reactions:
- Increase the volume of the stomach, which leads to regular overeating by other products.
- Allergic reactions due to over-saturation of the body with vitamins and other substances contained in fruits.
- Increased levels of triglyceride and fat in the blood.
- Exacerbation of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Increased sugar in the blood.
In order for fruits to bring maximum benefit, they must be eaten in the morning and no more than 300-500 g at a time. The daily volume should not exceed 1 kg. Fruits are not recommended to be combined with alcohol or consumed simultaneously with sweets or other foods that are rich in carbohydrates.
Overeating of apples
Apples are not only delicious, but also very useful fruit, which favorably affect the body. They are 80% water, contain vitamins B, A, E, P. Also, the composition of the fruit includes carotene, calcium, potassium, sodium, about 0.6% fiber, pectin, starch, organic acids and other micro and macro elements .
But despite all the useful properties, the abuse of apples is dangerous for the body. Excessive eating of fruit leads to such problems:
- Indigestion.
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, colitis, gastritis
- Red varieties adversely affect the cardiovascular system.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Allergic reactions.
It should also be taken into account that very often apples are treated with chemicals that promote their rapid growth and long-term storage. Because of this, the product loses some of its useful properties and, when overeating, can cause poisoning of the body.
Overeating citrus fruits
One of the common causes of allergic rashes on the body, and especially during the winter holidays - is the abuse of citrus. Excessive consumption of fragrant fruit causes a reaction of the immune system, which is manifested by such symptoms:
- Red rash on the hands, face, stomach and back.
- Inflammation and itching of rashes.
- Edema of extremities.
- Allergic rhinitis and sneezing.
- Edema of the mucous tongue, lips and nose.
- Excessive tearing of the eyes.
- Attacks of nausea and vomiting.
- Pain in the stomach.
- Dizziness.
- Decrease in pressure.
Unpleasant symptoms can be caused by both the fruit itself and the chemicals with which it is processed. For active growth, long-term storage and prevention of rotting of citrus fruits, I use several chemicals.
For example, if the fruit is treated with diphenyl, then when washing with hot water, an oily film appears on them. Fans of chewing a crust of orange or mandarin may be poisoned by this substance. To control pests use fungicide, which penetrates into the flesh of the fruit and accumulates in the body. Overeating such citrus is dangerous for the body.
When the first symptoms of an allergic reaction appear, it is necessary to take antihistamines and enterosorbents. This combination of drugs will ease the painful symptoms and remove harmful substances from the body.
Overeating lemon
One of the most vitamin and useful citruses is a lemon. The fruit contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, which maintains the protective properties of the immune system and speeds up the recovery process for colds. It also contains folic acid, vitamins B, A, E, pectin and other trace elements.
It is attempts to strengthen the immunity of this citrus very often lead to its overeating. Let's consider, what is dangerous excessive use of a lemon, and what side reactions because of it can arise:
- Citric acid irritates the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. Fruit is not recommended for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Sour taste increases the acidity of gastric juice and enhances its secretion, which affects the pancreas.
- May cause heartburn, cramps, and abdominal pain.
- Lemon juice adversely affects the condition of the tooth enamel, damaging it.
- It irritates the wound and intensifies the inflammatory processes, which slows down the healing process.
- Fruit stimulates the cleansing of the liver, so with extreme caution it should be used by people with exacerbation of pancreatitis and with other inflammatory lesions of the liver.
- Lemon is a powerful allergen that can cause both skin rashes and serious anaphylactic reactions.
- Overeating with lemons increases blood pressure, which is dangerous for people with hypertension.
Also, when using this citrus, it should be taken into account that it is contraindicated even in normal dosage for children under three years of age, pregnant and lactating women.
Overeating of Mandarins
Another fragrant and vitamin citrus is mandarin. The fruit has a rich composition of biologically active substances, which have a beneficial effect on the work of the body. But the abuse of tangerines, that is, their uncontrolled absorption, is dangerous and can cause allergic reactions. When choosing a fruit, you should consider that the more saturated its color, the more allergenic it is.
Overeating of tangerines is accompanied by such symptoms:
- Allergic reactions: skin rashes, itching, burning.
- Heartburn.
- Increased gas formation.
- Violation of the kidneys and the formation of concrements.
- Increased irritability.
- Sleep disturbances.
The main component of tangerines is vitamin C. About 100 g of fruit contains 44 mg of ascorbic acid. Thus the daily requirement of an organism in the given microcell is 60 mg. That is, to saturate the body with vitamin it is necessary to eat no more than 140 g of mandarins. When you consume more fruit, the body is oversaturated with vitamins, which has a negative effect on well-being.
Overeating pomelo
Pomelo is an unusual, but fragrant fruit with a high content of ascorbic acid. It consists of vitamins A, B, C, PP, as well as micro and macro elements, essential oils. Exotic fruit normalizes blood pressure and cardiovascular system, strengthens bones and promotes wound healing.
But despite all the useful properties, excessive pomelo eating can cause such symptoms:
- Severe allergic reactions.
- Increased acidity in the stomach.
- Exacerbation of peptic ulcer diseases.
- Exacerbation of jade, colitis.
- Severe heartburn.
- Diarrhea.
When using fruit, it should be borne in mind that it is categorically contraindicated for people with citrus allergies, with acute diseases of the stomach and intestines, hepatitis, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Overeating of bananas
Bananas have densely entered our diet, although they refer to exotic fruits. Sweet taste and a delicate aroma make it possible to use them as a full-fledged dessert substitute. The fruit contains potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium. It also contains vitamins A, E, B, PP.
Overeating bananas is harmful to the body and can cause such reactions:
- Indigestion.
- Allergic reactions.
- Increased irritability and excitability.
- Anemic state.
- Jaundice in children.
- Weight gain.
The fruit is contraindicated in ischemic heart disease and thrombophlebitis. The banana contains natural sucrose, so gluttony causes a jump in glucose in the blood. The combination of banana with milk is dangerous for intestinal disorders, flatulence and diarrhea. With the normal use of fruit, it acts favorably on the digestive tract and helps with constipation. It improves mood, normalizes blood pressure and improves sleep.
Overeating persimmons
An orange berry with a unique taste, a variety of varieties and healthy properties is a persimmon. Despite its unique composition, pleasant aroma and sweet taste, it should be used with caution. Overeating persimmon can cause such adverse reactions:
- Increased blood sugar.
- Violation of metabolic processes.
- Weight gain.
- Constipation.
- Allergic rashes.
Poisoning by the product is possible with the use of a large number of immature fruits. In this case, there is a risk of formation of concrements in the stomach and esophagus, blockage of the intestine. Persimmon is contraindicated for people who have recently undergone stomach surgery, with diabetes, gastric or intestinal obstruction.
Painful symptoms occur when using persimmon in combination with fish and seafood, dairy products and meat products. The composition of the fruit includes tannins, which glue proteins (protein), which significantly complicates the digestion process, causing gastrointestinal disorders. In a day you can eat no more than two fruits of persimmons. In this case, to improve the taste, it can be pre-placed for 2-3 days in the freezer.
Overeating the pomegranate
Garnet is a berry, the fruits of which contain a lot of useful micro and macro elements. The composition of pomegranate includes fiber, tannins and organic acids, many vitamins and trace elements. Berry has disinfecting and antiseptic properties, normalizes the digestive system.
Overeating the pomegranate threatens the development of such symptoms:
- Exacerbation of stomach and bowel ulcers.
- Increase the acidity of gastric juice.
- Allergic reactions.
- Staining and destruction of tooth enamel.
With extreme caution, the product should be consumed by people with hemorrhoids and chronic constipation, as its tannins have an astringent effect, creating problems with defecation. Berry is not recommended for children under the age of one year.
Overeating dried apricots
Dried apricots are also beneficial to the body, as are fresh apricots. It consists of vitamins B, A, C, E, antioxidants and other substances necessary for the normal course of metabolic processes.
Absorption of an excessive amount of dried apricots can cause the development of such reactions:
- Exacerbation of ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines.
- Digestive disorders.
- Stomach ache.
- Increased gas formation.
- Hypoglycemia.
- Allergic reactions.
- Reduced blood pressure.
- Exacerbation of kidney diseases.
Abuse of dried fruit is not recommended for people who want to lose weight. Dried apricots contain a large amount of carbohydrates, they contribute to weight gain. Also, gluttony leads to a disorder of the intestines, which leads to a violation of microflora.
Overeating dates
Useful and tasty dried fruits, which are loved by both adults and children, are dates. They include fats, proteins and a large amount of carbohydrates. The flesh of the product contains 15 salts, minerals, amino acids and dietary fiber. Dried fruits are very high in calories and nourishing.
The daily intake of fruits is 3-5 pieces for adults and 1-2 fetuses for a child. This amount is enough to fill the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body. Before eating a treat, you should make sure that there are no contraindications, since the abuse of dates causes such adverse reactions:
- Increased blood glucose levels.
- Due to the high glycemic index, the product is not recommended for people with obesity or overweight.
- Sugar aggressively affects the tooth enamel. If the teeth are damaged by caries, then the development of pulpitis.
- Exacerbation of stomach and duodenum ulcers.
- Exacerbation of kidney diseases and urolithiasis.
Dates are not recommended for people with fructose intolerance. Also, it should be borne in mind that often dried fruits stick to dust and dirt, which is difficult to wash. Because of this, pathogenic microorganisms can enter the body. Delicacy can not be consumed simultaneously with citrus, as the combination of acidic and carbohydrate food causes disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.