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Prickly pear is one of the summer fruits that are beneficial to human health, because it contains a variety of nutrients that the body needs throughout the day.
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Categories prohibited from eating prickly pear
Despite the amazing benefits that prickly pear provides to public health, there are groups that are prohibited from eating it for satisfactory considerations, according to Dr. Bahaa Naji, a clinical nutrition consultant.
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1- Diabetics
Naji explained that prickly pear may lead to a decrease in blood sugar levels when consumed in excess, so diabetics should consume it in moderation, and not take it with medications, because it may interfere with it.
2- Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The therapeutic nutrition consultant added that the prickly pear negatively affects patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, because its seeds expose them to flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and stomach cramps.
3- Kidney patients
He pointed to the danger of prickly pear for kidney patients, because it contains a high percentage of potassium, which accumulates in the body, due to the inability of the diseased kidneys to expel it through the urine.
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4- Patients with high blood pressure
Naji stressed that there is no objection to including prickly pear in the daily diet of patients with high pressure, provided that it is not consumed in excess, because a sharp drop in blood pressure is one of the side effects resulting from excessive use of it, in addition to that it interacts with medications.
5- Diet followers
He revealed that the prickly pear is suitable for dieting, because its dietary fiber helps to feel full, but if it is excessive, it may cause the consumption of additional calories, which leads to weight gain.
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5- People who will undergo surgery
According to WebMD, it is necessary to stop eating prickly pear before undergoing surgeries, because it may lead to low blood sugar during surgery, which endangers the patient’s life.
2023-07-31 19:29:20
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