PumpkinWhat should pumpkin not be eaten with?What should pumpkin not be consumed with together?

Alias: wheat gourd, papaya, Japanese squash, golden gourd, summer squash, rice gourd, hollow gourd, Chinese pumpkin

Groups to avoid consumption:Pumpkin is warm in nature; those with stomach heat, qi stagnation and fullness, or damp-heat stagnation should consume less.Those who are also suffering from edema, jaundice, and qi stagnation with dampness should avoid eating pumpkin.

Suitable for:General population can all eat it.It is suitable for those who are overweight, diabetic patients, and the elderly.

Complementary foods:	Pumpkin+CrabEating them together may cause poisoning.
	Pumpkin+Prawn: dysentery
	Pumpkin+Mustard greens: reduces vitamin C absorptionPumpkin
	Carp: eating together can cause poisoning, use black beans or licorice for detoxification.+PumpkinBonito: it is easy to be poisoned when eaten together, can use black beans or licorice for detoxification.
	Pumpkin+Goat meat: eating together will cause discomfort in the body.PumpkinYam: pumpkin contains vitamin C decomposing enzyme, if eaten with yam, vitamin C is destroyed and broken down.
	Pumpkin+Shrimp: eating them together may cause dysentery, can use black beans or licorice for detoxification.
	Pumpkin+Yellow croaker: body discomfort when eaten together.Pumpkin
	Beef: beneficial for stomach health and qi strengthening.+PumpkinRaisin (fresh): replenishes spleen, benefits qi, detoxifies and relieves pain.
	Pumpkin+Mung beans: has health benefits.
	Pumpkin+Lotus seeds: promotes bowel movement and detoxification.Pumpkin
Beef brisket: beneficial for stomach health and qi strengthening.	Pumpkin+Can pumpkin be eaten with crabs?Complementary foods for pumpkin:
	Pork: can prevent diabetes.+Raisin (fresh): replenishes spleen, benefits qi, detoxifies and relieves pain.Pumpkin
	Mung beans: has health benefits.+Lotus seeds: promotes bowel movement and detoxification.Can pumpkin be eaten with prawns?
	Complementary foods for pumpkin:+Pork: can prevent diabetes.Raisin (fresh): replenishes spleen, benefits qi, detoxifies and relieves pain.
	Pumpkin+Mung beans: has health benefits.Lotus seeds: promotes bowel movement and detoxification.
	Can pumpkin be eaten with mustard greens?+Complementary foods for pumpkin:Pork: can prevent diabetes.

Raisin (fresh): replenishes spleen, benefits qi, detoxifies and relieves pain.

Mung beans: has health benefits.

Complementary foods for pumpkin:

Crabs, prawns, mustard greens

Effects of pumpkin:Prevents cancer, protects stomach lining, lowers blood sugar, blood pressure.Snow crab is incompatible with pears and mudskippers.

Can pumpkin be eaten with crabs?

Prawn: may cause poisoning when eaten together.CannotEating them together may cause dysentery.Pufferfish

Functions: Anti-tuberculosis, nourishing and detoxifying

Not advisableEating together may cause poisoning

Can pumpkin and sea shrimp be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable to accompany with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory to: crabs, sea shrimp, mustard greens

Functions: Prevent cancer, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressure

Sea Shrimp

Suitable to accompany:Winter melon,Oatmeal,Rhizoma zheye

Contradictory to:Muskmelon,Tomato,Watermelon

Functions: Enhance human immune system, promote lactation, relieve nervous...

Not advisableCauses dysentery when eaten together

Can pumpkin and mustard greens be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable to accompany with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory to: crabs, sea shrimp, mustard greens

Function: Cancer prevention and treatment, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressure

Mustard greens

Suitable with:Chicken claws,Wood ear mushrooms,Mushrooms

Contraindicated with:Cucumbers,

Pumpkins

Cannot:Reduce absorption of vitamin C

Can pumpkin and loach be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: Pork, dates, mung beans

Contraindicated with: Crabs, prawns, mustard greens

Function: Cancer prevention and treatment, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressure

Loach

Suitable with:Red beans,bigcabbages,wood ear mushroomsContraindicated with: Licorice,

perilla leaves,mountain yamFunction: Reduce edema and lactation, improve vision, loach's fat is high...

Cannot:

Toxicity can occur when consumed togetherCan pumpkin and bonito be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: Pork, dates, mung beans

Contraindicated with: Crabs, prawns, mustard greens

Function: Cancer prevention and treatment, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressure

Bonito

Cannot:

Toxicity can occur when consumed together; detoxification using black beans or licorice is possibleCan pumpkin and sea fish be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: Pork, dates, mung beans

Contraindicated with: Crabs, prawns, mustard greens

Function: Cancer prevention and treatment, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressure

Sea fish

Cannot:

Toxicity can occur when consumed togetherCan pumpkin and mutton be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: Pork, dates, mung beans

Contraindicated with: Crabs, prawns, mustard greens

Function: Warming the stomach and spleen, warming the liver and kidneys, replenishing blood and warming the channels

Cannot:

Causes congestion in the intestines due to simultaneous warmth

Can pumpkin and yam be eaten together?PumpkinSuitable with: Pork, dates, mung beansContraindicated with: Crabs, prawns, mustard greensFunction: Cancer prevention and treatment, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressureYam

Suitable with:duck meat,dates,adzuki beans

Contraindicated with:

Liver,carp,

flat beans,

pumpkin seeds

Function: Strengthen the spleen and stomach to aid digestion, nourish the kidneys and essence, lower blood sugar

Cannot:

Yam contains vitamin C decomposing enzymes; if consumed with pumpkin, vitamin C will be destroyed.

Can pumpkin and shrimp be eaten together?

PumpkinSuitable with: Pork, dates, mung beansContraindicated with: Crabs, prawns, mustard greensFunction: Cancer prevention and treatment, protect stomach lining, lower blood sugar and blood pressure

ShrimpSuitable with: Bitter melon, oatmeal, lotus rootContraindicated with: Pumpkin,celery,papayaFunction: Enhance body's immunity, promote lactation, relieve nervous...

Cannot:

Pumpkin and shrimp should not be consumed together as it can lead to toxicity.All pumpkins contain vitamin C degrading enzymes; if eaten with yam, the vitamin C will be broken down and destroyed.

Can pumpkin be eaten with shrimp?

Pumpkin

Suitable to eat with: pork, jujubes (fresh), red beans

Should not be eaten with: crabs, king crabs, Chinese flowering cabbage

Benefits: Prevents cancer, protects stomach lining, lowers blood sugar and blood pressure

Shrimp

Suitable to eat with: winter melon, oatmeal, lotus root

Should not be eaten with: pumpkin,celery, pawpaw

Benefits: Enhances human immune system, promotes milk production, relieves nervous...

Not advisableOne meal together can cause dysentery, black beans and licorice can detoxify.

Can pumpkin and yellow croaker be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Yellow croaker

Suitable with: lotus root

Contradictory with: jujubes (fresh),dog meat,spinach

Benefits: improve memory, ideal food for diabetes patients

No: discomfort in the body

Can pumpkin and pork be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Pork

Suitable with:bamboo shoots,cauliflower,

cabbageContradictory with: licorice, snow pear,

apricotProtein and fat acids, kidney nourishment and yin replenishment, moisturizing effectYes

: prevent diabetesCan pumpkin and jujubes be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Jujubes (fresh)

Yes

: replenishing spleen qi, detoxifying and pain reliefCan pumpkin and green beans be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Green beans

Suitable with: oats,

string beans,pumpkin

Contradictory with: dog meat

Detoxification, antibacterial, anti-over...

Yes: health benefits

Can pumpkin and lotus seeds be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Lotus seeds

Suitable with: pawpaw, Chinese yam,sweet potato

Contradictory with:pig stomach

Cancer prevention and cure, hypertension reduction, strengthening the heart and calming the mind

Yes: detoxification and purgation

Can pumpkin and beef brisket be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Beef brisket

Suitable with: celery,ginger,taro

Contradictory with:chestnuts,

alcohol, brown sugar

Yes: tonify the stomach and qi

Can pumpkin and beef be eaten together?

Pumpkin

Suitable with: pork, jujubes (fresh), green beans

Contradictory with: crabs, king crab, mustard greens

Benefits: cancer prevention, gastric mucosa protection, blood sugar and blood pressure reduction

Beef

Suitable with: taro,water caltrop,

mushroomContradictory with: alcohol, chestnuts,

abalone

Muscle growth, immune enhancement, recovery promotionYes