What fruits can people with cough eat?
Cough is a common respiratory symptom, especially during seasonal changes or periods of high influenza incidence. In addition to drug treatment, dietary conditioning is also very important, especially the choice of fruits. This article will combine the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to compile a list of fruits suitable for cough patients, and provide scientific basis and precautions.
1. List of fruits suitable for cough patients
| Fruit name | Efficacy | Reasons for recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| pear | Moisten the lungs, relieve cough, clear away heat and resolve phlegm | Pears are rich in water and vitamin C, which can relieve dry throat. Pears stewed with rock sugar are a traditional cough therapy. |
| grapefruit | Resolve phlegm, relieve cough, and enhance immunity | Naringin in grapefruit peel has anti-inflammatory effects, and the pulp is rich in vitamin C (23mg per 100g) |
| orange | Relieve sore throat and supplement vitamins | Hesperidin in oranges has anti-inflammatory effects. It is recommended to eat it with white oranges for better effects. |
| apple | Supplement dietary fiber and antioxidant | The quercetin in apples can reduce respiratory inflammation, making steamed food easier to digest. |
| kiwi | Enhance immunity and promote repair | Extremely high in vitamin C (62mg per 100g), suitable for coughs caused by colds |
2. Precautions for eating fruits during coughing
1.Treat cold and hot constitutions differently: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cough can be divided into cold cough and hot cough. For cold cough (thick and thin phlegm), warm fruits such as longan and lychee are suitable; for hot cough (yellow and thick phlegm), cold fruits such as pears and grapefruit are suitable.
2.Allergy risk warning: The recently discussed case of "fruit allergy causing cough aggravation" reminds us that fruits such as mango and pineapple that may cause throat irritation should be eaten with caution.
3.Recommended consumption time:
| time period | Suggestions |
|---|---|
| fasting in the morning | It is not advisable to eat acidic fruits (such as citrus), which may irritate the stomach |
| 1 hour after meal | Best time to eat to help with nutrient absorption |
| 2 hours before going to bed | Avoid eating high-sugar fruits to prevent increased phlegm secretion |
3. Recommended recent popular cough-relieving fruit recipes
According to social platform data in the past 10 days, the following three fruit therapeutic recipes have attracted the most attention:
| Recipe name | Preparation method | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Sichuan Scallop Stewed with Sydney | Peel the pear, add 3g of Sichuan scallops, an appropriate amount of rock sugar, and steam for 30 minutes in water. | Moistens the lungs and relieves cough, suitable for dry cough without phlegm |
| Salt steamed oranges | Cut the top of the orange, sprinkle a little salt on the pulp, and steam for 15 minutes | Relieve coughs caused by colds |
| Luo Han Guo Snow Pear Tea | Boil 1/4 Luo Han Guo + 1 Sydney pear + 500ml water for 20 minutes | Clears heat and moisturizes throat, suitable for sore throat |
4. Precautions for special groups of people
1.diabetics: The intake of high-sugar fruits, such as lychees, longans, etc., should be controlled. Strawberries and kiwis with low GI values can be chosen.
2.Stomach disease patients: Avoid eating acidic fruits on an empty stomach. It is recommended to steam apples, pears, etc. before eating.
3.cough in children: Infants under 1 year old should not eat pear stewed with honey. They can choose pure pear juice diluted before drinking.
5. Latest research data reference
According to the recently released "Guidelines for Nutritional Intervention in Respiratory Diseases" (2024 Edition), the daily fruit intake recommendations for cough patients are as follows:
| Nutrients | daily demand | Recommended fruits |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 100-200mg | 1 kiwi or 2 oranges |
| Moisture | 1500-2000ml | High-moisture fruits such as watermelon and pears can supplement 30% of the demand |
| dietary fiber | 25-30g | One peeled apple provides 4g of dietary fiber |
Summary: Scientifically choosing fruits during coughing can not only relieve symptoms but also supplement nutrition. It is recommended to eat a reasonable combination according to your own cough type and physical characteristics. If the cough lasts for more than 2 weeks or is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, you should seek medical treatment in time.
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