Does mutton cause internal heat? Who is not suitable to eat it?

Mutton is a very common food ingredient, suitable for consumption in winter. It has a specific nourishing effect. In winter, mutton is a delicacy that has a specific cold-proof effect. However, mutton is warm in nature, so it is easy to get angry after eating it. Therefore, when eating mutton, it is usually paired with some cool vegetables, such as winter melon, lotus root, loofah, cabbage, etc. Now let’s talk about what kind of people are not suitable to eat mutton because it will cause internal heat.

1. Patients with liver disease

Although mutton has good tonic functions, it also has its indications. If you suffer from chronic diseases, especially liver disease, you should not eat mutton. Patients who already have hepatitis B cannot eat mutton because mutton is sweet, warm and very hot. Eating too much may aggravate hepatitis. In addition, because lamb is very rich in protein, consuming large amounts of protein and fat at once will increase the burden on the liver and may cause illness.

2. People with internal heat

People with certain febrile diseases such as phlegm, fire, dampness and heat, the early stages of infectious diseases, edema, as well as those suffering from external infections, dental diseases, carbuncles, acne, hemorrhoids, etc. should not eat mutton. People with high blood pressure and excessive liver yang should not eat too much mutton, otherwise it may cause dizziness. People who often suffer from oral erosions, red eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, dry and sore throat, swollen and painful gums, or diarrhea, or those who take Chinese medicine containing Pinellia ternata or Acorus calamus should avoid eating mutton.

3. Children

Children have a purely yang body and their livers are often in excess, so it is not suitable for them to eat too much. Experts remind that mutton is warm and helps boost yang, so children should be cautious when eating mutton for tonic purposes. Children's constitutions are particularly prone to dryness, so they are not suitable for tonic purposes or eating mutton. If they eat it, just try one or two pieces. Whether it is stewed mutton or shabu-shabu mutton slices, mutton is more suitable for adults.

4. Pregnant women

You can eat mutton during pregnancy. But it should be noted that mutton is warm in nature and produces heat. Therefore, for pregnant women, although they can eat mutton, they should not eat too much, so as not to increase heat and damage the yin, causing discomfort. At the same time, pregnant women should pay attention to drinking more water and eating more fruits and vegetables while eating mutton to supplement nutrition in a balanced way.