Pineapple is a popular fruit enjoyed by many for its sweetness and rich nutritional value. However, to fully savor its benefits, we should avoid eating pineapple with the following foods, as this can harm our health.
Foods to Avoid with Pineapple
Pineapple is a highly aromatic, delicious, and sweet tropical fruit that is rich in nutrients. It contains a significant amount of vitamin C, along with calcium, potassium, and folate. Additionally, it has antioxidants and other beneficial compounds, such as enzymes that can reduce inflammation and disease.
To fully absorb the nutrients that pineapple offers, we should avoid consuming it with the following foods, as they can diminish pineapple’s benefits and even harm our health.
Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and folate…
1. Mango
Pineapple and mango should never be eaten together. Consuming these two fruits can lead to diarrhea because they react with each other, increasing the burden on the stomach. Both fruits contain chemical components that can cause skin allergic reactions.
Pineapple contains a specific protease that can easily lead to allergies, abdominal pain, and inflammation in the abdominal area. Mango contains a skin and mucous membrane irritant called urushiol, which can cause pain, itching, blisters, and peeling.
Additionally, pineapple contains glycosides, bromelain, and other substances that can cause skin and vascular side effects. Eating pineapple within an hour can lead to itching, burning sensations, or a tingling tongue.
2. Eggs
Another food that should not be eaten with pineapple is eggs. The protein in eggs combined with the fruit acids in pineapple causes the protein to coagulate, leading to discomfort and indigestion.
3. Milk
According to Dr. Hoàng Minh Đức from Việt Đức Friendship Hospital, one of the causes of food poisoning in humans arises from toxins produced by the food itself. These toxins may not come from just one type of food, but rather from a combination of two foods, typically one being acidic fruits and vegetables, such as malic acid, caprylic acid, and even ascorbic acid (vitamin C), while the other is meat, eggs, and fish, which are high in protein.
Pineapple falls into the category of acidic fruits, specifically containing vitamin C or ascorbic acid. On the other hand, milk is high in protein. While consuming these two foods separately can be nutritious, when combined, the large amounts of ascorbic acid and protein can react in the body, irritating the stomach and intestines and leading to mild food poisoning symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to serious food poisoning. Therefore, milk and dairy products, including yogurt, should definitely not be eaten with pineapple.
4. Radishes
Combining with radishes will destroy the vitamin C in pineapple.
Eating these two foods together will destroy the vitamin C in pineapple, reducing its other nutrients. Moreover, they promote the metabolism of flavonoids in pineapple into dihydroxybenzoic acid and ferulic acid, inhibiting thyroid function and causing goiter.
5. Seafood
Eating pineapple after seafood can convert the vitamins in pineapple into arsenic-like components, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and other unwanted symptoms.
People Who Should Avoid Pineapple
Individuals with Stomach Issues
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lâm, former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, warns that people with stomach problems should not eat too much pineapple. They should only consume a very small piece because pineapple contains a lot of organic acids and certain enzymes that can exacerbate inflammation of the stomach lining and intestines, leading to nausea and discomfort.
Overweight and Obese Individuals
Pineapple is high in sugar and provides significant energy; consuming too much can increase the risk of overweight and obesity for those already struggling with these issues.
Diabetics
Individuals with diabetes should not eat too much pineapple due to its high sugar content. Diabetics who wish to consume pineapple should consult their treating physician.
Individuals with High Blood Pressure
Those with a history of high blood pressure may experience flushing, headaches, and dizziness when consuming large amounts of pineapple, increasing the risk of hypertension crises.
Individuals with a history of high blood pressure consuming large amounts of pineapple.
Pregnant Women
Excessive pineapple consumption can stimulate uterine contractions, potentially leading to miscarriage, especially during the first three months of pregnancy.
Experts also advise that people should only purchase pineapple when intending to use it immediately. If it is not needed right away, it should be stored in a cool place, away from sunlight, and not kept for more than 2 to 3 days.
Individuals with Asthma or Throat Inflammation
Pineapple contains a type of glucoside that strongly irritates mucous membranes, leading to a burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, and throat when eaten in excess. Therefore, those with a history of throat inflammation, laryngitis, or asthma should avoid excessive consumption to prevent the recurrence and worsening of their conditions.
Additionally, individuals suffering from bleeding disorders or at risk of bleeding (such as nosebleeds, dengue fever, severe wounds, or women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding) should also avoid pineapple.
