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Fruits are rich in vitamins, water, and minerals.They also have a higher content of pectin and other beneficial substances than many other foods.It is worth noting the following fruits to avoid.
(1)Watermelon should not be eaten on an empty stomach.Eating it on an empty stomach can dilute your gastric juice, reducing the amount of gastric acid, which may lead to indigestion and decreased appetite.
(2)Tomatoes contain mucilage, which can form insoluble blocks with gastric acid, affecting gastrointestinal function, so they should not be eaten on an empty stomach either.
(3)Other fruits that should not be consumed on an empty stomach includeBananas,Persimmons,Oranges,Lychees,Sugar cane,and other types of fruit.People with different constitutions should choose different kinds of fruits according to their health conditions.(1)People with yin deficiency and cold constitution have low basal metabolic rates, producing less body heat. They should choose warming fruits such asLychees,Longans,

Pomegranates,
Peaches,Coconut,Durians,Apricots,etc.(2)People with yang excess and hot constitution, due to their high metabolic rate and increased body heat, may experience flushed faces and dry mouth. They should consume cooling fruits such asWatermelons,Peaches,Pear,Bananas,Mangos,Cucumbers,
Tomatoes,and other similar fruits.(3)People with either yin deficiency or yang excess can consume moderate fruits such asGrapes,Pineapple,Apples,Pear,Mangos,oranges, etc., depending on their condition.

(1)People with ulcers and excessive stomach acid should avoid acidic fruits likePeaches,Lemons,Yew Berries,Plums,etc., as these may impair ulcer healing.(2)Asthma patients should avoid fruits that can produce mucus and heat, such asJujubes,which could affect spleen and stomach function.
(3)Constipated individuals or those with hemorrhoids should avoid persimmons, hawthorns, apples, lotus seeds due to their high tannin content which can cause constipation.
(4)People with anemia should avoid fruits rich in tannins like oranges and persimmons as these may hinder iron absorption by the body.(5)People with kidney disease or edema should not eat bananas, which contain a lot of sodium, potentially worsening swelling and increasing the burden on the heart and kidneys.The best time to eat fruits is one hour before meals or two to three hours after eating.Fruits such as Chinese plum,|plum,etc., with high acidity should be avoided to prevent hindering the healing of ulcers.
(2) Asthma patients should avoid eating jujubeand other fruits that can produce phlegm and aid heat, which may impair spleen and stomach function.(3) Patients with constipation or hemorrhoids should avoid eating persimmon,
hawthorn,apple,lotus seedbecause these fruits contain a lot of tannins that can tighten the intestines, worsening their conditions.(4) Patients with anemia should also avoid eating oranges and persimmons which contain a lot of tannins; as tannin is likely to combine with iron in the body, hindering its absorption.
(5) Patients with nephritis, edema, or kidney problems should not eat bananas because they contain more sodium, which can worsen edema and increase the burden on the heart and kidneys.The best time to eat fruits is one hour before meals, or two to three hours after meals.Patients with illness should also avoid fruits rich in tannic acid such as oranges and persimmons, as tannins are likely to combine with iron, thereby hindering the body's absorption of iron.
(5) Patients with nephritis, edema, or poor kidney function should not eat bananas, as they contain a large amount of sodium, which can worsen edema and increase the burden on the heart and kidneys.

The best time to eat fruit is about an hour before meals, and 2 to 3 hours after meals.