What fruits are good for the elderly?

The physical condition of the elderly cannot be compared with that of the young, so you should pay more attention when eating food, especially when eating fruits.

As the internal organs of the elderly age, their physiological functions weaken, such as poor digestion, slow intestinal motility, gastric mucosal atrophy, excessive gastric acid, etc., which are often accompanied by various diseases. Therefore, it is not advisable to eat a large amount of fruit at one time, and you can adopt the method of "eating small meals frequently".

Frequent stomach acid

It is not advisable to eat fruits such as plums, hawthorns, and lemons that contain high levels of organic acids.

Frequent dry stools

You can eat more peaches, bananas, oranges, etc., because these fruits have a laxative effect. Persimmons contain a lot of persimmon gum, and eating too much can aggravate constipation.

Frequent diarrhea

Don't eat too many of the above-mentioned fruits that have a laxative effect. You can eat some apples appropriately because apples have astringent and firming effects.

People with heart disease and edema

It is not advisable to eat fruits with high water content such as watermelon and coconut, so as not to increase the burden on the heart and aggravate edema.

People with diabetes

Not only should you eat less sugar, but you should also eat less fruits such as pears, apples, bananas, etc. which have high sugar content.

Hepatitis patients

Eating more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and fresh dates, will help the treatment and recovery of hepatitis.

Don't eat fruit before meals

So as not to affect normal eating and digestion.

Elderly patients with nephritis, hypertension, etc.

Do not eat too many bananas. Bananas are cold and slippery in nature, but they are high in potassium.