Plums are one of the most popular fruits in the summer not only because of their attractive sweet and sour taste but also because of their high nutritional content. They are rich in vitamin C, polyphenols and fiber, which help slow down skin aging, aid digestion and control blood sugar well. However, 4 things to note when eating plums in hot summer to keep the skin healthy.
Limit eating too much plum
Although rich in antioxidants and vitamins, plums contain a lot of natural sugar and acid. Eating too much plum can lead to symptoms of bloating, diarrhea and increase the risk of acne and skin rashes due to the heat of the fruit.
In particular, for people with Asian turbidity or digestive disorders, they should only eat a maximum of 5 fruits per day. This will help avoid irritation and inflammation as well as keep the skin moist.
Don't eat plums on an empty stomach
Prunes are highly acidic, when eaten on an empty stomach, they can easily irritate the stomach lining, leading to alcoholism, indigestion and reduced calcium absorption, even increasing the risk of kidney stones due to oxalate. This not only affects the digestive system but also leads to consequences that easily cause acne, inflammation, etc.
Wash the plums before eating
Pime peels contain a large amount of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants that are good for the skin. However, if not soaked, the natural pollen layer on the skin and the pesticide residue can easily lead to some allergies such as: itchy mouth, swollen throat, redness on the skin...
Wash and soak plums in diluted salt water for 15 - 20 minutes, rinse again before eating. At the same time, limit eating dried plums, prunes will be one of the reasons for causing heat in the body or skin irritation.
Avoid eating green plums
Green plums contain a large amount of organic acids that can cause bloating, stomach pain or diarrhea. For those who are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, green plums can greatly affect treatment effectiveness. Therefore, people with a history of kidney disease or stone should be cautious when eating green plums when there is a risk of stone formation, affecting kidney function.
