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Who can’t eat peaches?

Asked by:Seraphina

Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 07:44 AM

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  • Anna Anna

    Mar 30, 2026

      Traditional Chinese medicine believes that peach has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing yin and promoting body fluid, and moisturizing the intestines and laxative. It is especially suitable for people with deficiency of qi and blood, sallow complexion, thin skin, palpitations and shortness of breath. constipateamenorrhea People with symptoms such as congestion, swelling and pain, often eating peaches can strengthen their health and prolong their life. However, the following groups of people should eat less or not eat peaches.

      People who usually have excessive internal heat and are prone to sores and boils: Peach tastes sweet and is warm in nature. Overeating will cause heat. For people who are already suffering from internal heat, eating more peaches is tantamount to "adding fuel to the fire".

      Diabetic patients: Peaches have a high sugar content, with 7 grams of sugar per 100 grams. If diabetic patients overeat without restraint, it will damage the function of the pancreatic islets, cause blood sugar and urine sugar to rise rapidly, and aggravate the condition.

      People with multiple illnesses and weak gastrointestinal functions: Because peaches contain a large amount of macromolecules, eating peaches will increase their gastrointestinal burden and cause stomach achediarrhea , so it is not suitable for consumption.

      Infants and young children: Infants and young children have poor gastrointestinal dialysis ability and cannot digest a large amount of macromolecules in peaches, which can easily cause allergic reactions.

      Pregnant women: Excessive consumption may cause acute miscarriage, bleeding, etc.

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