What fruits should not be eaten together?

Fruits are a rich source of nutrients. However, eating a lot of fruit is not always good, especially some types should be limited to eating together.

Some fruits, when eaten together, can easily cause digestive problems such as bloating, indigestion, and even mild digestive disorders. This is not only due to the chemical properties of each fruit, such as acid levels, starch, and water content, but also due to the different digestion times between them, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

Papaya and lemon when eaten together can cause digestive upset in some people.

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People who often feel bloated and have indigestion after eating fruit should avoid the following combinations:

Acidic and sweet fruits

Sweet fruits such as bananas, mangoes, and grapes contain a lot of natural sugar, while sour fruits such as oranges, lemons, and pineapples contain a lot of acid. When these two groups of fruits are eaten together, the acid from the sour fruit can ferment the natural sugar in the sweet fruit, leading to gas, bloating, and mild diarrhea. In addition, the acid in sour fruits also inhibits the digestive enzymes secreted to break down carbohydrates from sweet fruits, slowing down the digestive process and causing intestinal discomfort.

Papaya and lemon

Although both papaya and lemon are very nutritious, combining them can cause an unpleasant reaction in some people. Papaya contains the enzyme papain, which helps break down proteins. This enzyme, when combined with the citric acid in lemon, can cause stomach irritation in people with sensitive digestive systems.

Clinical reports indicate that some people who eat papaya and lemon together may experience nausea, bloating or mild gastrointestinal upset. Although not dangerous, people with gastritis, stomach ulcers or irritable bowel syndrome should be cautious.

Guava and banana

Guavas are high in vitamin C and insoluble fiber, while bananas are high in magnesium and natural sugars. This seemingly healthy combination can cause digestive problems in some people.

Eating guava and banana at the same time can easily increase intestinal gas, stomach ache, and increase the risk of constipation or diarrhea. The reason is thought to be because guava slows down intestinal motility, while ripe bananas have a lot of sugar, making it difficult for the stomach to handle both at the same time, according to Medical News Today (UK).

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