Ecology of consumption: It turns out that there are a lot of incompatible products that should not be consumed together. Some of them are quite popular, but are a waste of money and waste of food if consumed with incompatible foods

Everyone knows from childhood that you can’t eat herring with milk or honey with melon. You can read in many places that this can lead to severe poisoning and even death.

It turns out that there are a lot of incompatible foods that should not be consumed together. Some of them are quite popular, but are a waste of money and waste of food if consumed with incompatible foods.

Let's look at the most common mistakes and those cases when the use of certain products with each other is completely pointless.

Rye bread with coffee

This combination of products falls into the category of meaningless. The sandwich itself on rye bread or crispbread is an excellent breakfast, rich in vitamins and minerals. A cup of coffee is an antioxidant. The problem is that caffeine interferes with the absorption of many beneficial substances. It is better to consume these products separately from each other.

We eat tomatoes with almost everything. However, they should not be eaten with any starchy food. The fact is that the combination of citric, malic and oxalic acids contained in them is contraindicated for alkaline digestion of starches in the mouth and stomach.

Starch is found in cereals and potatoes, so it's worth eating something else with them. And tomatoes are best eaten with leafy vegetables and fats.

Kiwi is often added to milkshakes and smoothies. Doctors believe that people are doing this in vain. The enzyme contained in kiwi promotes the accelerated decomposition of milk protein, which is why the taste of milk and dairy products becomes bitter. Of course, if you use a natural dairy product.

Another pointless waste of money is frying in olive oil. Just like any other heating of it. It is, of course, much healthier than the simple one, but when heated it loses all its best properties. It should only be used cold: in salads and cold sauces.

We are talking about jam, syrups, sugar and other sweets. The fact is that, together with proteins and starchy foods, sweets cause fermentation and contribute to the decomposition of other products. It is best to separate the consumption of bread and jam. The only exception is honey.

It would seem quite common to sprinkle spinach and lettuce with salt, but it turns out that salt draws the liquid out of the lettuce and spinach, and all the beneficial substances come out with it. Actually, this only means that the greens become useless.

This combination of products gives an amazing reaction. In the stomach it turns out something like an explosion in a small chemical plant. The effects of such mixing of products will last for many hours. The result is belching, heaviness in the stomach and discomfort. Avoid drinking dairy and carbonated drinks in a row.

We are all used to ending a grand feast with dessert in the form of fruit. But this should not be done under any circumstances. The first hot dishes take much longer to digest than the fruit, and it will take at least half an hour for them to get their turn. During this time, the fruit will begin to rot right in the stomach. Save this treat for a later time.

You will be provided with a laxative effect if you risk drinking the melon you just ate with milk, kefir or any other dairy product.

A swollen face and swelling will be ensured by combining watermelon with any salty foods. This combination retains fluid in the body, of which there is a lot in watermelon.

This combination is probably known to everyone as an example of what should not be eaten together. Although in reality this is where everything is very individual. For some, this combination can cause fermentation in the stomach, for others - poisoning. Herring that gets into the stomach along with milk will oxidize it, and it will immediately curdle. Take breaks between eating these foods.

Do you like aromatic and tasty melon? Have you decided to enjoy yourself, but want to do everything right so as not to harm your health? Then recommendations and advice will come in handy. It is important to consider several nuances. Having learned how to eat melon correctly, you can calmly enjoy its rich taste, get vitamins and microelements, and there will be no negative effect on the body. Remember all the nuances, pay attention to the features of the “menu” with melon.

We eat only good and ripe melons
Of course, in order to eat melon correctly, you need to choose a really ripe and high-quality fruit. Otherwise, even following all the recommendations, you may get an undesirable effect.

1. Color. Typically, a ripe melon has a fairly bright yellow tint. There should be no greenish spots on a ripe melon.
   
2. Dry tail. For a ripe melon, the stalk should be dry, as should its base. If the melon visually seems ripe, but it has an elastic “tail” filled with moisture, your impression is deceptive. The melon is not yet ripe.
   
3. No violations. The melon rind should be intact. Try to choose a melon without any damage, dents or scratches. Through any damage to the crust, pathogenic bacteria and infectious agents could enter the melon. You will be eating the melon without processing it, so be careful to keep the rind intact.
   
4. Aroma. As soon as you cut into a ripe melon, a strong melon smell immediately spreads. It simultaneously resembles the aroma of pear, pineapple, and has notes of vanilla. Remember that a well-ripened melon will definitely have a rather pungent odor. If the fruit is already ripe in appearance, but has a very weak aroma, it is better not to eat such a melon at all. It is unknown what chemicals made it yellow and sweet.
   
5. Sweetness and sugariness. Most often, ripe melons are distinguished by their sugar content; the structure of the pulp may also depend on the variety. But sweetness is an essential sign of a ripe melon. At the same time, a sweet taste cannot appear if the melon is slightly greenish or has a too thick crust. If your melon is like this - greenish, with a thick rind, but sweet - it was probably “sweetened” artificially. The best option is not to eat it.
   
6. Thin crust. The “correct” ripe melon has a thin crust. As it matures, it gradually decreases until it becomes very thin. A real melon, without chemical additives, cannot be sweet and at the same time have a thick rind. If the rind is thick, you can also eat the melon correctly - just cut off less of the pulp, which is definitely ripe, and leave the rest along with the rind.
   

When you cut a melon, you will immediately see how natural it is by assessing the taste, aroma, color and thickness of the crust.

How to eat melon correctly. A few nuances
Remember a few tips to always eat melon correctly, enjoy its taste, and bring only benefits to your health.

1. Wash the melon thoroughly. Do you usually not pay attention to washing the melon? In vain! Of course, you won't eat the crust, but that's no reason not to wash it. During the cutting process, your knife first touches the crust and then the flesh. If you don't want to eat the melon with practically soil and all the accompanying microbes, be sure to wash it thoroughly with hot water.
   
2. Cut thinner. It is better to cut the melon into thinner slices, not to make the pieces too large. This way you will chew it more thoroughly. Just because the pulp dissolves easily in the mouth does not mean that it can be swallowed immediately. You still need to treat it with saliva. Then the melon will be perfectly digestible.
   
3. Don't skimp on the melon. There is no need to feel sorry for every gram of your melon. After cutting the melon into slices, you can immediately separate the edible pulp with a knife or simply bite off a piece at a time. It’s good if you make cuts with a knife and bend the slice. Don't try to eat all the pulp! Eat only really tender melon; if it gets a little tougher towards the crust, just leave those places. They may not be ripe enough and harmful to the body.
   
4. A meal with melon is in the daily routine. Please note an important point: you need to eat melon about 2 hours after eating. You don’t need to eat lunch or dinner for another 1.5-2 hours after you eat the melon. You should also not eat melon on an empty stomach (without breakfast). It does not go well with any food, so it is absolutely forbidden to mix it with lunch or dinner.
   
5. Melon and only melon. To eat melon correctly, you need to remember an important point: you can only eat melon, without mixing it with other foods. People most often make several mistakes, try to avoid them:
   • do not eat melon with watermelon, other fruits, bananas or tangerines;
     
   • never drink melon with cold water - reactions can lead to stomach upset, fever, and nausea;
     
   • do not eat melon slices for lunch or dinner, never eat even a small amount of melon after the main course, as a dessert: melon has a lot of fiber, it is quite difficult to digest, do not make this task impossible for your body;
     
   • do not drink melon with yogurt, kefir, or any milkshakes; melon and watermelon do not go well with milk;
     
   • Do not combine melon with alcoholic and carbonated drinks.
     
   If you want to wash down the melon, just pour warm water.
   
6. Melon should not be eaten if you have duodenal ulcers, stomach ulcers, diabetes mellitus or indigestion. Breastfeeding mothers should use melon with caution.
   

Eat melon correctly and enjoy its wonderful taste!

Melon is an oriental and fragrant delicacy that is loved by adults and children. During the ripening season and peak sales of this berry, many poisonings are diagnosed. Often this is not due to the poor quality of the product, but to the fact that many do not know how to eat melon correctly.

How to eat melon correctly?

Melon is rich in fiber and is a difficult product for the digestive tract. To avoid feeling heavy in the stomach, it is important to know how to eat melon - before or after eating. For health benefits, you should eat melon 2 hours before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. When mixing melon with alcoholic and dairy drinks, diarrhea is guaranteed. To cleanse the intestines, you need to eat melon on an empty stomach.

It is important to serve the melon correctly: cut into thin slices, remove seeds and place on a plate with the flesh facing up. Now the question arises: “How to eat melon?” Holding a piece with a fork, the pulp is cut off with a knife. Melon is eaten with a fork, not with your hands.

The option of eating melon with a dessert spoon is allowed.

Some people practice sprinkling the pulp with powdered sugar.

Melon can be dried and frozen. In the latter option, it is necessary to strictly observe the storage period - 3 months. This product is used in the preparation of jams, preserves and cocktails.

You should avoid eating melon if you are pregnant, have diabetes, or have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

How to choose the right melon?

Before you think about how to eat melon with health benefits, you need to know how to choose a product. The skin should be smooth, dry, without spots or cracks. Any external flaws may be evidence of an infectious infection. A firm but not hard fruit is a sign of good quality. If the melon is damaged by slight pressure with your finger, this is the first sign of an overripe “specimen.” And finally, the melon should smell like a light honey aroma. This applies to all varieties of melon (“Torpeda”, “Kolkhoznitsa”, “Canaria” and so on).

How to eat melon for weight loss?

As a rule, the fight against excess weight involves severe dietary restrictions, so some are interested in how to eat melon for weight loss. Nutritionists speak positively about the product and this is due to its ability to cleanse the body of waste and toxins, prevent the deposition of fat cells and remove cellulite. The melon diet will help you get rid of 2-3 extra pounds in 7 days.

Sample menu:

• Breakfast: 300 grams of melon.
• II breakfast: 250 milliliters of natural yogurt or low-fat kefir.
• Lunch: a portion of buckwheat, a slice of boiled chicken and a cup of green tea.
• Afternoon snack: 400 grams of melon.
• Dinner: 200 grams of stewed vegetables and green tea without sugar.

When using melon for weight loss, you must be careful - not every body is able to tolerate a melon diet well.

How to eat melon without harming your health?

A very popular question is how to eat melon correctly for those with heart problems. They need to consume the tasty berry in small quantities and after consulting a doctor. Due to the high content of vitamins in it, hypervitaminosis can be provoked. To get the maximum benefit from eating melon, you need to eat it separately from other foods, without overeating.

Conclusion

Melon is truly a storehouse of vitamins and beneficial microelements. In order for the body to respond with gratitude, you need to know how to eat melon correctly. With a responsible approach to this matter, the berry will act as a medicine and will not cause harm to health.

The tender, yellowish pulp contains a solid set of vitamins: there are PP, B, and C. In addition to them, it contains vital carbohydrates, calcium, which is necessary for bone tissue, and potassium, which is important for the heart. Melon is rich in fiber, phosphorus, carotene, copper, organic acids, silicon and magnesium.

An element such as silicon helps to have strong, beautiful hair and soft, healthy skin. Magnesium will allow the circulatory system and heart muscle to function properly. Thanks to vitamin C, the body produces immune cells, and carotene benefits vision and will help you always have a cheerful complexion.

Experts have found that 100 grams of melon contains 33 kcal of energy.

Who benefits from eating melon?

The aromatic melon pulp can effectively combat atherosclerosis, exhaustion, and liver problems. This melon fruit is excellent in helping to cope with kidney stones and those located inside the bladder.

Melon has excellent digestibility, helps improve intestinal activity and eliminates poor digestion.

During pregnancy, this particular culture is a real panacea for constipation, anemia, and hemorrhoids.

Of particular note is the fact that this juice is ideal for baby food.

Everything about a melon is beneficial, including its peel. It is rich in chlorophyll. To experience its benefits, eat all the pulp to the very crust, or use the powder from the ground peel.

Melon is an excellent food product for those who want to lose weight. It has a low calorie content. For those who want to lose a couple of kilograms, doctors advise sticking to the following diet: 300 grams of pulp for breakfast; lunch – 3 hours after breakfast: you can eat whatever you want, excluding sweets and starchy foods; dinner - again from melon, which is highly recommended not to be washed down with liquid. You should also not eat the pulp with anything else. Thus, the melon diet will help you easily lose six or even more kilograms, while effectively cleansing your intestines.

If you suffer from allergies, then it makes sense to take a bath with melon juice. To do this, you need to pour one glass of it into warm water, with a temperature not lower than 37 degrees. You can also add the peel or several small slices of the fruit here.

The seeds of this melon crop also contain a lot of useful things. Crushed and dried, they are excellent for treating impotence. In order to feel real male power, you need to take one teaspoon of ground seed powder 3 times a day.

Melon seeds help with urinary problems. Prepare an infusion from them - pour one tablespoon of seeds with a glass of boiling water and keep warm for three hours. Drink it 5 times a day, 100 grams - you will feel the result quickly!

Melon is successfully used as a cosmetic product.

Thanks to masks made from it, the skin of the face and lips is toned and well nourished. If you make melon masks for four weeks, your skin will be elastic and look healthy.

Who shouldn't eat melon?

Doctors do not advise eating melon for those who suffer from diabetes. The reason for this is quite simple: it is not known for certain how it can affect blood sugar levels.

You should not consume the peel, pulp and juices of melon if you have ulcerative manifestations in the gastrointestinal tract.

Melon is not compatible with alcoholic drinks, sour milk and, oddly enough, cold water.

The smartest way is to enjoy the taste of melon in between major snacks throughout the day.

Video about the benefits of melon for the body

And starch, proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, free organic acids, potassium, iron, vitamins C, PP, B1, B2, carotene, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, honey, inositol, silicon... Abracadabra? Yes. But extremely useful. Let's try to figure it out.

Silicon has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair, iron is beneficial for the circulatory system (and in melon, by the way, there is 17 times more of it than in milk, and 3 times more than in fish), vitamin C strengthens the nervous system and improves immunity.

Beta carotene(and there is even more of it in melon than in carrots!) provides us with a noble peach shade of the skin and makes it smooth. A substance with a strange name " inositol» Promotes hair growth and makes it thicker.

Folic acid extremely useful for the nervous system - it is responsible for emotional balance and good mood. A magnesium very beneficial for the heart muscle.

Melon medicines

In modern medicine, melon is used mainly for colon cleansing(melon pulp has a pronounced laxative effect), which, by the way, helps in the fight against excess weight. The main rule is to eat melon on an empty stomach. For weight loss purposes, melon juice in combination with apple and tomato juice (in a ratio of 1:2:1) is also useful.

On gloomy, stormy days, melon can be a cure for the blues - it really relieves fatigue, anxiety and improves mood.

But you can not only eat melon. Adherents of traditional methods of treatment make lotions, compresses, drops, rinses and even baths from melon! Whether all these remedies help against numerous ailments is a big question. But why not try? Moreover, it is usually very pleasant.

Melon juice is also considered healing. It helps with a runny nose, urolithiasis (it is recommended to drink melon juice with a decoction of parsley) and expels worms from the body (it is recommended to take 1 glass of juice in the morning on an empty stomach).

Melon bath

Pour a glass of melon juice into warm, but not hot water (36-37°C), and add melon or melon peels cut into pieces. It is believed that such a bath will help relieve an allergy attack.

Melon compress

A chest compress made from melon pulp alleviates bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma attacks. It is recommended to apply melon pulp and melon peels to abscesses and bruises - it is believed that then they will go away faster.

How to eat melon correctly

The main rule is to eat only melon. Just don’t think that we are urging you to give up other products. The fact is that melon is a heavy product (precisely because of the fiber, which causes weakening of the intestines), it in itself is a serious burden on the body. Therefore, mixing it with anything else, especially with alcohol and dairy products, to put it mildly, is not worth it - the effect can be the most unexpected. It is best to eat melon two hours before or after your main meal. And the main thing is to know when to stop: no matter how tasty this fragrant beauty is, you shouldn’t get carried away.

Who shouldn't eat melon?

There are practically no such people. But in some cases you should still be careful.

• Breastfeeding mothers need to be especially careful - the baby may have problems with bowel movements.
• For a long time it was believed that melon is contraindicated for people with diabetes - due to the large amount of various sugars in its pulp. Whether this is true or not is not completely known, so for those who still have problems with blood sugar, it is better not to risk it.
• If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer, you will also have to abstain from this delicacy.