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Eating crabs in the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese medicine 3 kinds of food 5 kinds of people and crabs do not match
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a good time for reunion and delicious food. In this season of golden autumn and crab fat and yellow, crab is undoubtedly an indispensable delicacy.
However, TCM reminds us that while enjoying delicious food, we also need to pay attention to the food that goes with it and the dietary taboos of certain special groups. This article will take the dietary collocation and taboos of crabs from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine to help you better appreciate the charm of Mid-Autumn Festival food.
1. Three foods that are incompatible with crabs.
1.Persimmons: Crabs and persimmons should not be eaten at the same time. Crabs are rich in protein, and the tannic acid in persimmons can adversely affect the stomach, causing protein to coagulate, affecting digestion and absorption.
2.Peanuts: Peanuts contain a lot of fat, and eating them with crabs can increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, which can easily lead to diarrhea.
3.Cold drinks: Iced drinks, ice cream and other cold drinks are eaten with crabs, which will have a strong irritation to the stomach and affect digestive function.
2. Five types of people who are not suitable for eating crabs.
1.Pregnant women: Crabs are cold, and pregnant women can easily cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even affect fetal development.
2.Patients with cardiovascular disease: Crabs are rich in high cholesterol, which is not good for patients with cardiovascular disease and is easy to aggravate the condition.
3.Diabetics: Crabs are high-protein, high-fat foods, and diabetics should be cautious about eating them.
4.Patients with gastrointestinal diseases: Crabs are cold and rich in protein, which is not conducive to digestion, and should be avoided by patients with gastrointestinal diseases.
5.People with allergies: People who are allergic to crabs should avoid eating it to avoid causing allergic reactions.
3. Tips for eating crabs healthily.
1.Paired with ginger and rice wine: Ginger and rice wine have the effect of repelling cold and warming the stomach, and eating them with crab can reduce their coldness and promote digestion at the same time.
2.Eat in moderation: Crabs are cold and rich in protein, and excessive consumption can easily cause indigestion. It is recommended to consume no more than one at a time.
3.Cooking method: Try to choose the steaming method to cook the crab, avoid frying or over-seasoning, to retain its original flavor and nutrients.
4.Varies from person to person: Choose whether to eat crabs according to your own physical condition, especially the above five contraindications need special attention.
5.Pair with light vegetables: Eating with light vegetables balances the cold nature of the crab and helps with digestion and absorption.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that diet is of great importance for health care.
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