Guava is considered a 'super fruit', but who should not eat it?

quả ổi - Ảnh 1. — Some people should not eat guava because it can affect their health - Illustration photo

According to the recommendations of the Department of Food Safety, Ministry of Health , some compounds found in guava are not good for people with specific health conditions.

Who is not benefited from eating guava?

Guava is considered a "super fruit" because it contains many vitamins C, A, E, K and B vitamins (such as B9 - folic acid), along with minerals such as potassium, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese.

In addition, guava is also a rich source of fiber and powerful antioxidants such as lycopene and quercetin, which help protect the body from free radical damage and support many other health functions.

However, according to the Food Safety Department, people with weak digestive systems should not use this fruit. Because guava is rich in vitamin C and fructose, making it difficult for the body to absorb too much vitamin C or fructose can lead to bloating.

In fact, studies show that up to 40% of people with fructose malabsorption have fructose ineffectively absorbed in the small intestine. Therefore, eating too much guava will cause bloating. The main cause is the amount of gas produced by bacteria that eat fructose.

Second is people with stomach problems . Guava is very good for the stomach, however, people with stomach pain should eat in moderation, should not abuse. Because guava is hard, when chewed it will not be crushed, the stomach will have to work to crush the guava. Therefore, the pain will be worse. In addition, people with stomach pain should absolutely not eat guava or drink guava juice on an empty stomach.

Third, people with irritable bowel syndrome : Although guava is very good for digestion and relieves constipation, eating too much guava can definitely upset your digestive system, especially if you are suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. So eating it in moderation is good for your health.

Fourth, people with diabetes : Guava has a high glycemic index with GI = 78, especially ripe guava, so if diabetics regularly eat guava, it will cause blood sugar to increase. Therefore, diabetics should limit eating guava or drinking guava juice every day.

Is it good to eat guava seeds?

In addition, people who are prone to colds and coughs should eat guava between main meals. However, this fruit should not be eaten at night because it can cause colds and coughs.

Pregnant and lactating women, if having signs of constipation should reduce eating guava, because guava contains a large amount of fiber, especially green guava.

This fiber when entering the body will take a long time to digest. While the fetus grows bigger, it will put pressure on the stomach and intestines, plus the pregnant mother's body has erratic changes... These are the reasons why pregnant women are prone to bloating and constipation.

Many people think that eating guava seeds will cause constipation. In fact, although guava seeds are hard and tasteless, they can be eaten.

However, guava seeds are not easy to digest. Therefore, people with poor digestion should not eat guava seeds. On the contrary, if your digestion is good, eat the whole guava seeds to enjoy benefits such as supporting blood pressure, anti-oxidation, reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the body and helping to lose weight.

Like other fruits, guava can come into contact with a variety of bacteria such as listeria, e.coli and salmonella, which can cling to the fruit from wind, water and soil.

Although guavas have a tough outer shell that keeps bacteria out, it can still penetrate inside if the shell is damaged. Because guavas are often eaten raw with the skin, the possibility of bacterial contamination is high. You should soak and wash guavas before eating.

LINH HAN

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