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"Have you eaten too many melons lately?" the doctor's expression was extremely serious, and he sighed at the patient in front of him, Chen Dawen, holding his examination report in his hand.
Chen Dawen was stunned, he didn't expect the doctor to ask such a question.
He is a senior automotive design engineer, who has a lot of pressure on weekdays and loves food, especially all kinds of fruits.
Just last weekend, he came to the hospital when he was out for a walk when he suddenly encountered a torrential rain, soaked and caught a cold and fever.
"Melon?" he recalled, as he did eat melon a lot lately as a good way to beat the heat.
"Yes, melon is relatively high in fructose, and although it can provide you with a momentary cooling sensation, excessive consumption may not be too good for gout sufferers. ”
The doctor explained that he then talked about several other fruits, such as strawberries and star fruit, which are high in oxalic acid and are also important for gout sufferers.
Chen Dawen was very surprised, he never thought that fruit could also affect gout.
The doctor went on to explain that he mentioned a study on gout and eating habits.
Studies have shown that the high fructose and oxalic acid content in some fruits can produce more uric acid when metabolized in the body, and too high uric acid can cause gout.
Studies have mentioned that people who consume an average of more than 20 grams of fructose per day have more than twice the risk of gout compared to the average adult.
Chen Dawen was deeply touched by this, and he decided to adjust his eating habits.
He thought that eating fruit was only good, but he didn't expect that excessive consumption would also bring health problems.
Curious, he asked the doctor, "So, how do we balance our fruit intake?"
The doctor smiled and said, "Proper distribution is the key." For example, although fruits are good, they should not be eaten in large quantities on an empty stomach, and they can also be balanced by increasing the intake of vegetables.
In addition, drinking acidic fruit juices in moderation can also help regulate uric acid levels in the body. ”
The doctor then shared a case of a middle-aged man who had been eating too much fruit all year round, and he often ate oranges and grapes without moderation, which eventually led to a severe gout attack.
By adjusting his diet and lifestyle habits, his symptoms eventually improved significantly.
These specific examples made Chen Dawen more aware of what the doctor meant.
He decided to start from now on, starting from the aspect of dietary habits, reducing the intake of high-fructose fruits and eating more low-sugar fruits and vegetables to prevent the occurrence of gout.
After a few months, Chen Dawen lost some weight, his uric acid was controlled within the normal range, and he felt that his whole body became healthier.
He thanked the seemingly casual doctor's questioning that gave him the opportunity to recognize the problem with his habits before his health problems were serious.
This experience gave Chen Dawen a deeper understanding of "healthy eating", and he even shared his experience in the company's health lectures to help more people realize the importance of a reasonable diet.
At the end of the article, there is a question worth pondering: although fruits are a symbol of health, in our daily diet, how can we scientifically judge the "right amount" and effectively control the intake of fruits to avoid possible health problems?
In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to comprehensively consider multiple dimensions such as personal physique, daily activity and specific food properties, and gradually find the most suitable dietary balance for yourself through the guidance of a dietitian or the use of tools such as food diaries.
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