Eating passion fruit the wrong way is extremely dangerous

Passion fruit is one of the fruits that is very rich in nutrients, often used by people to make attractive and delicious drinks. However, if passion fruit is used incorrectly, it will have unpredictable dangers to health.

Passion fruit, a nutritious fruit

Passion fruit (also known as passion fruit) originated from Brazil and was introduced to Vietnam in the early 20th century. This is a very special fruit, spherical in shape, when ripe it has a fresh plum color, the yellow flesh of the passion fruit has a sour taste and an attractive aroma.

Passion fruit is considered one of the nutritious fruits with many nutrients and vitamins necessary for the body, not only good for health but also contributes to smoother skin.

- Passion fruit contains many types of amino acids such as tyrosine, glycine, valine... suitable for cases of physical weakness.

- Passion fruit is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C which have anti-aging effects on the skin, improve eyesight, benefit the cardiovascular system, good for pregnant women and people with insomnia.

- Passion fruit is rich in fiber, protein and other essential minerals and vitamins, does not cause obesity, reduces headaches, and is suitable for people with high blood pressure.

- In particular, passion fruit is good for the digestive system, preventing constipation. In addition, the nutrients in passion fruit help prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Harmful effects of using passion fruit incorrectly

Passion fruit has many health benefits, but if you abuse this fruit or use it incorrectly, it will cause unpredictable harm to your health and side effects that you cannot expect.

Causes kidney stones:For people with stomach ulcers, if they use passion fruit a lot and often, the organic acids contained in it will have the risk of causing kidney stones.

Allergenic:If you use passion fruit in moderation, you may experience hives, difficulty breathing, and even angioedema. In addition, using too much passion fruit can cause side effects such as vomiting, fatigue, lack of clarity, etc.

Prone to appendicitis:When you swallow too many passion fruit seeds for a long time, you will often get appendicitis or diverticulitis.

Risk of bleeding and drowsiness:When used incorrectly, some ingredients in passion fruit can react with sedatives and some herbs, creating a feeling of constant sleepiness. Particularly with anticoagulants, passion fruit can cause increased bleeding.

If you have the above symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately for examination and prompt, timely treatment. It is recommended that pregnant women or nursing mothers should not use passion fruit in excess.

How to choose, preserve and use passion fruit

- You should choose passion fruit with bright color, even fruit, no bruises, mild aroma, gently squeeze the passion fruit to see if it is a bit hard.

- To preserve passion fruit well, you need to wash it thoroughly, drain it for 5-10 minutes, then tie it tightly in a plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator. Note that in case the passion fruit juice has been prepared, to keep it cool in the refrigerator, you need to wrap clear cellophane paper over the mouth of the cup and should use it within 24 hours.

- You should only eat 1-2 passion fruits per day. You should divide the amount used during the day to avoid allergies and side effects.

- The best way is to filter out the passion fruit seeds and keep only the pulp to avoid unpredictable health risks.

- You can use passion fruit in a variety of ways to make attractive dishes such as cakes, passion fruit jelly or transform it into attractive soft drinks to take advantage of the wonderful benefits of passion fruit with the most suitable amount.