Can patients with colds eat mangoes?

Colds often occur, especially if you don't pay attention to changes in temperature or if you are infected by a virus, which may cause this problem. People with colds are not recommended to eat mangoes because they are hot fruits. Eating too much will cause internal heat and aggravate the cold symptoms.

Viewpoint 1: Don’t eat mangoes when you have a cold

Mango is a hot food. Consuming a small amount will cause little harm, but eating too much can cause internal inflammation, and your skin will become sensitive, itchy, and prone to acne. It is recommended that people with hot constitution and pregnant women with "hot belly" in the second half of pregnancy should not consume too much. The daily intake should not exceed half a pill, and no more than 2 pills per week. Each pill should be about the size of a palm to avoid adding fuel to the fire. In addition, during the acute attack of cold, fever or heat syndrome, it is best to avoid certain foods to avoid worsening of the symptoms.

In addition, mango is a high-sugar fruit and should be avoided during a cold. Sweet foods will not only increase the viscosity and amount of phlegm, but will also cause abdominal distension and suppress appetite.

Viewpoint 2: Can you eat mango when you have a cold?

Vitamin C is very effective in treating colds, and the vitamin C content in dark-colored fruits is higher than that in light-colored fruits. Therefore, dark-colored fruits such as mangoes and yellow peaches contain more vitamin C, which can effectively resist the invasion of cold viruses.

"Food Materia Medica" says that it "treats women's meridian blockage and men's blood circulation blockage." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also records: "Axillary qi can stop vomiting and dizziness." Mango can be used to treat toothache, scurvy and colds; it can purify the blood; it has a good effect on bronchitis and stomach acid; it can prevent constipation. It can reduce phlegm and prevent bacterial infections in the respiratory tract. It can also treat hoarseness and help reduce fever, and relieve pain from injuries.

Conclusion: Do not eat mangoes when you have a cold or fever

Mango has anti-cold effects and can be eaten during the common cold, but be careful to eat in moderation. During the acute period of cold, fever or heat syndrome, it is best not to eat mangoes to avoid worsening of the symptoms.