Durian is one of the fruits favored by the people of Indonesia. Behind its very strong aroma, durian is considered one of the fruits that can provide its own satisfaction after consumption. It's just, is it okay if babies or toddlers also eat durian?
Can babies or toddlers eat durian?
The texture of durian which tends to be soft makes it can be consumed by anyone. In addition, durian also has a high nutritional content such as natural sugar, protein, vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and others. Consuming it can also make the body's energy increase.
However, health experts do not recommend babies or toddlers to eat durian. This is because the natural sugar content is very high, so it is feared that it could have a negative impact on his health condition.
Babies or toddlers should not be accustomed to eating foods with high salt or sugar content. In fact, especially for babies, their kidneys can only process sugar and salt in amounts of less than one gram. This means, if they eat durian, the kidneys in the body will work much harder.
It could be, this will increase the risk of developing kidney disease or hypertension in later life. In fact, it is common knowledge that these diseases can lead to premature death.
In addition, although it tends to be soft, durian actually has a fairly high fiber content. The flesh of this fruit must also be chewed until it is really soft before swallowing. The problem is that many toddlers don't chew their food enough. If they consume it, it is feared that it will cause indigestion or constipation.
Durian also tends to cause a burning sensation in the stomach. If a baby or toddler consumes it, it is feared that they will experience a sore throat or insomnia due to this condition.
Seeing this fact, we should not give durian to babies or toddlers in order to prevent health problems from coming to them. Give other fruits that are safer and beneficial for their condition.
Some people are forbidden to eat durian
Health experts call durian a fruit that cannot be consumed carelessly. There are several groups of people who are not recommended to consume durian. Here are those people:
Already experiencing obesity problems
Obesity or being overweight is often seen as a precursor to many other health problems. This is caused by this disease which can lead to heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and others. Patients with this disease are also advised to change their diet or lifestyle in order to lose weight and prevent these health problems.
One of the foods that are not recommended for consumption by obese people is durian. This is due to its very high calorie and carbohydrate content. Wrongly, if they often eat durian, their weight will continue to increase and the risk of developing chronic diseases will increase.
Already suffering from diabetes
Diabetics who can no longer control blood sugar levels in their bodies are strongly discouraged from eating durian. This is because the natural sugar content in durian is very high. It could be, this will trigger a spike in blood sugar levels that cause complications.
Have stomach problems
Actually, ulcer sufferers can still eat durian, as long as the portion or frequency is reasonable and not excessive, but if the ulcer condition that we experience is severe enough, it is better not to eat this fruit anymore.
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