Why is there any scientific basis for saying that "peaches raise people, apricots hurt people, and bury dead people under plum trees"?
In the summer, all kinds of fruits will appear in the streets and alleys, they can not only replenish the human body with corresponding nutrients, but also a variety of sweet flavors can bring extremely pleasant satisfaction to people's taste buds. But as you know, not all fruits can bring healthy energy to people, and some fruits can cause harm if they are eaten too much, such as the saying "peaches raise people, apricots hurt people, and bury dead people under plum trees", although exaggerated, there is some truth.
Why Peach Raising People:
When it comes to peaches, it's probably hard to find anyone who doesn't like them, they are sweet and juicy, and there are so many varieties, there are probably more than 2,000 varieties in the world, and most of them are sought after, which shows its great influence. The popularity of peaches is due not only to its juicy, sweet and delicious nature, but also to the rich nutrients in its flesh.
Peaches are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can provide the human body with a lot of nutrients needed daily, and it also contains a lot of soluble dietary fiber, which is very good for the stomach, and the pectin in it has a good appetizing effect. People who have slow daily gastrointestinal peristalsis can eat more peaches, because they can effectively promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation.
Peaches are also very cardiovascular-friendly. An appropriate amount of peaches can promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure, protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, if there is a lack of qi and blood when the body is weak, you can eat peaches to replenish qi and blood. At the same time, the GI content in peaches is very low, and it can also reduce the blood sugar production index, which is suitable for diabetics to eat with meals.
But peaches also have their own disadvantages. First of all, it must be eaten in moderation, otherwise it will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, causing bloating and even diarrhea. Secondly, we have all been physically injured by peach hair, if there is a person with delicate skin, or sensitive skin, accidentally touching the peach hair will quickly allergic, itching unbearable, and some will even have a large area of redness, swelling.
Why apricots hurt people:
Apricot is not as sweet and juicy as peaches and plums, so there are not many people who buy it in daily life, so the price of apricots is relatively close to the people, sometimes almost sold by heaps, but apricots are sold around June, when the weather is hot, apricots are warm, eating apricots in large quantities will lead to heat accumulation, the situation of fire, sores on the mouth and tongue, dry throat is one of the typical manifestations.
Apricot tastes sour, and eating too much of it will stimulate the secretion of stomach acid, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort. It can affect the digestion and absorption of the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea, and affect the daily life and work of the body. If consumed in large quantities for a long time, it can also damage the capillaries in the stomach, which in turn can induce gastric bleeding.
But apricots are not useless, they are rich in carbohydrates, and they have a strong effect on moistening the lungs and relieving cough, relieving asthma and reducing phlegm, and lowering cholesterol. At the same time, its slightly sour taste stimulates the appetizer and increases the appetite.
Why bury dead people under plum trees:
The ancients believed that eating too many plums would cause discomfort in the spleen and stomach, causing gastritis and stomach ulcers. This is because plum fruit acid content is high, sour and cool, and it is not advisable to eat too much to increase the burden on the stomach and intestines.
Sometimes, excessive consumption can also cause dizziness and body heat. The reason why it is said that people are buried under the plum tree is also because of its slightly astringent and slightly bitter taste, which in the eyes of the ancients is a manifestation of toxicity.
In fact, this statement is just an exaggeration. Because these disadvantages are caused by excessive consumption, if the moderate amount is not so, but there are many benefits to eating plums, although this exaggeration has some truth, but it will never cause such serious consequences. Prunes are rich in carotene, which is very beneficial to the human body, it can strengthen the stomach and eliminate food, dissolve phlegm and relieve cough.
There is some truth in this sentence, but it is also a bit exaggerated, any food is eaten too much will cause harm, not only apricots and plums, but as long as it is eaten in moderation, the benefits still outweigh the disadvantages.
