Table of contents:
- What are some fruits that should not be eaten at breakfast?
- 1. Watermelon
- 2. Oranges
- 3. Salak
- 4.Peach (peach)
- 5. Apples
- 6. Mango
Fruit does contain vitamins and minerals that are good for optimizing the work of our bodies. Apart from having a naturally sweet taste, fruit is also rich in fiber which can help the digestive system and help lower cholesterol levels. Not infrequently, we also eat fruit at breakfast because of its practicality and properties.
However, did you know there are some fruits that you shouldn't eat in the morning? If you eat it, it is feared that it will cause problems with the stomach.
What are some fruits that should not be eaten at breakfast?
1. Watermelon
Watermelon is delicious to enjoy in the afternoon when the air is hot, but not in the morning. The sweet taste of watermelon is caused by high levels of fructose. According to Julia Greer, MD, an assistant lecturer in medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, quoted by Prevention.com as saying that approximately 30 to 40 percent of people are unable to fully absorb fructose, leading to flatulence, excess gas, and diarrhea.
2. Oranges
There are so many benefits that can be taken from oranges. Vitamin C contained in oranges has benefits for the immune system and makes skin healthy. However, eating too many citrus fruits in the morning can cause stomach cramps and diarrhea, because oranges are high in fiber. Excess vitamin C (more than 2000 mg per day) will make you nauseous, vomiting, heartburn, bloating, headaches, and kidney stones. According to Laura Flores, a nutritionist from San Diego, who was quoted by Livescience.com, oranges are high acidic foods, and this can cause stomach heat. People who have problems with acid reflux will easily experience heartburn when they eat too many oranges.
3. Salak
This fruit contains vitamin C, calcium, beta-carotene, iron, and tannins (a derivative of gallic acid). Judging from its content, of course salak has health benefits, especially for cardiovascular health. However, you should avoid eating salak in the morning if you have stomach ulcers. This is because salak contains high tannins, which can cause stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, and liver problems.
4.Peach (peach)
This fruit is high in fiber and can reduce cholesterol and constipation. But did you know that peaches also contain sorbitol? Sorbitol is difficult to digest so it will result in gas production. Eating it in the morning can cause you bloating. Sorbitol can also increase dependence on laxatives if eaten in excess, so that the colon stops responding to sorbitol stimuli and muscle damage occurs.
5. Apples
Apples for breakfast are believed to provide more energy. The content of vitamin C and antioxidants has been linked to health benefits. But did you know that apples can also cause flatulence? Yes, almost the same as peaches, the high fructose and fiber content makes it difficult to digest, so it must be fermented in the large intestine. The result of this fermentation is gas and flatulence.
6. Mango
Ripe mangoes are hard to avoid, their sweet taste makes everyone want to eat them again. Moreover, mangoes have their own fruiting season, so we don't want to miss it. However, eating mangoes at breakfast is not quite right. Mango has a higher fructose content than glucose. This imbalance makes it difficult for mangoes to be absorbed by the body. In addition, fructose is also difficult to digest. Gas and flatulence cannot be avoided. You don't want to start the day with an uncomfortable stomach instead?
