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Orange is a favorite of many people because it is convenient to eat and has a good taste. Entering September, some early maturing orange varieties are about to mature and go on the market.
But did you know? Oranges are not something to eat casually!
Five oranges, send him to the ICU
Previously, according to Wuhan Evening News, 44 year old Mr. Jiang himself suffered from kidney disease and fainted on the ground after eating five oranges in one breath. He was urgently taken to the hospital.
The examination report shows that Mr. Jiang's creatinine is as high as 1700umol/L, and his blood potassium is also as high as 7.2mmol/L, while the normal concentration of blood potassium is 3.5-5.5mmol/L. The diagnosis result is uremia and hyperkalemia, which may cause cardiac arrest at any time.
Fortunately, after timely rescue treatment such as hemodialysis and potassium lowering in the hospital, Mr. Jiang finally turned the tables.
During the diagnosis and treatment, the doctor discovered that Mr. Jiang had been diagnosed with hypertension more than a decade ago. However, as he was in his prime, he not only did not follow the doctor's instructions to take medication to reduce blood pressure, but also never went to the hospital for regular check ups.
Before the onset of this illness, Mr. Jiang had felt weak all over and had swelling in his calves.
The reason why he almost lost his life eating oranges this time is because he suffers from uremia, and the large amount of potassium contained in oranges must be excreted through urine, leading to potassium accumulation in the body and causing hyperkalemia.
High potassium foods are not suitable for kidney disease patients to eat excessively
The kidney is an important organ for regulating blood potassium. When the kidney function is normal, the intake of potassium increases, and the excretion of potassium by the kidney also increases.
Doctors say that kidney function in patients with kidney disease has been damaged. Once they consume foods rich in potassium ions such as oranges, potassium will accumulate in the body. High blood potassium will directly inhibit heartbeat and respiration. If not treated effectively in a timely manner, it may even endanger life.
So, kidney disease patients should not eat more oranges.
In addition to oranges, other potassium rich foods should also be controlled and eaten less, such as avocados, bananas, grapes, oranges, oranges, mushrooms, fungi, and seaweed.
However, for people with normal kidney function, eating a few oranges at once will not cause excessive potassium intake.
How many oranges can healthy people eat in a day?
Eating too much citrus fruits can lead to excessive intake of carotenoids, leading to the occurrence of carotenemia. The main symptom is yellowing of the skin, especially on hands and feet.
Although temporarily reducing or avoiding intake of foods rich in carotenoids can restore health, it is best not to indulge in excessive eating.
So, how many oranges can healthy adults eat in a day?
The Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents (2022) recommend that adults with light physical activity and good health should consume 200-350 grams of fruit per day, which is approximately 1-2 oranges per day.
If you are a friend with diabetes, it is recommended that you can eat a fist sized fruit, that is, a medium-sized orange, every day when your blood sugar is stable.
It is also recommended that fruits be consumed as an extra meal, rather than as part of the main meal.
In addition, friends with digestive system diseases (such as reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcers caused by excessive gastric acid secretion, etc.) are not recommended to consume citrus fruits with high organic acid content to avoid worsening the condition.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaches You to "Squeeze" a Whole Orange
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that phlegm dampness accumulates under the skin and over time condenses into nuclei, forming phlegm nuclei.
The lymph node enlargement, nodules, hyperplasia, polyps, and tumors referred to now all belong to the category of phlegm nuclei.
And if the whole body is covered in precious oranges, it can help eliminate phlegm nuclei in the body if eaten whole.
How can I eat a complete orange?
Professor Zhang Chunrong from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine specially recommends Quanju Drink, which can be used by people with nodules, polyps, and overweight bodies to help regulate phlegm dampness constitution.
Quanju Drink
Take a pitted orange, rub the surface of the orange peel with fine salt, rinse thoroughly, and put it into a blender to crush and extract juice. Finally, add an appropriate amount of honey and warm water to mix well before drinking.
Attention: Those with high blood sugar should use with caution.