Why is eating ice cubes addictive

When the temperature is high in the summer, people like to enjoy the air-conditioned environment, and some people especially like to eat ice cubes, which also have the effect of cooling down. Children in particular are particularly fond of ice cubes and may even become addicted to them. But why is eating ice cubes addictive? In fact, it’s okay to be addicted. We do need something to cool down in the hot summer. But you can’t eat too much, otherwise it will cause diarrhea.

Being addicted to eating ice cubes is a mild case of pica. Don't worry, there is no problem. Just try to eat less in winter.

Steps/methods for eating ice cubes:

1. Never eat ice as a main meal, or eat ice on an empty stomach without eating anything, because the temperature of ice is relatively low, and the human body temperature is relatively high. If you eat ice on an empty stomach, the body temperature will drop rapidly, and the internal organs will not be able to bear it, which will cause great harm to the internal organs over time. Before eating ice, you should eat something else to avoid being on an empty stomach. Then, when eating, you should hold the ice in your mouth for a while to raise the temperature of the ice before swallowing it. This will reduce the stimulation of the ice to the body.

2. When eating shaved ice, it is best to eat other things in it first, and then eat the ice after it melts slightly. This will also reduce the stimulation of ice on the body. In fact, in addition to shaved ice, you can also choose to eat fruits. This not only can achieve the effect of cooling down and relieving heat, but also will not be directly stimulated by ice, and fruits also have many benefits to the human body and skin.

3. Choose the right time to eat ice. Don’t eat ice right after you wake up, because after being fasting all night, if you drink cold drinks or eat ice right after you wake up, it will damage your stomach function and reduce metabolism. Don't eat ice before lunch or one hour after a meal, as it will affect stomach motility and cause indigestion. It is more suitable to eat ice cream from noon to 3 pm when there is sunshine, but avoid eating it one hour before or after meals. Choosing the right time to eat ice is also very helpful to your body.

Note:

Women should not eat ice before, during, or after their menstrual period, as it can cause the uterus to contract, making it difficult to expel menstrual blood and causing menstrual pain.

Stimulates the stomach and intestines for both men and women!

It is not recommended to eat during menstruation! Too much ice will lower your body temperature and consume your energy!