Peach nourishes people, apricot hurts people, what does it mean to bury a dead person under a plum tree (is this sentence scientific)

Peach nourishes people

Peaches are warm in nature and have very high nutritional value. They not only contain a lot of vitamins, but also a lot of organic acids, minerals and some crude fiber substances. Fresh peaches contain more than 80% water, which is convenient for the human body to absorb water.

The main sugar in peaches is sucrose. Although it is sweet, its glycemic index is low , only one-third of that of watermelon. The pectin contained in peaches has a good promoting effect on preventing the three highs, relieving constipation, and reducing weight .

So it is not an exaggeration to say that peach can nourish people. After all, in Chinese mythology, no fruit appears more frequently than peach, such as fairy peach, longevity peach, and flat peach.

Apricot hurts people

In fact, apricots are not only rich in vitamin A, but also contain protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals which are relatively high among fruits.

Not only the fruit is edible, but the almonds are also edible. The amygdalin contained in the almonds has the effect of preventing heart disease and fighting cancer.

The reason why "apricots hurt people" is that the amygdalin in bitter almonds releases hydrocyanic acid when hydrolyzed . This substance can cause cell suffocation and tissue hypoxia. Excessive consumption of raw almonds can cause poisoning or even death, so you must not eat raw almonds in your life.

Another old saying, "Apricots in the house will bring prosperity to the people, but not to the people themselves," can also be explained by this principle. Children can easily mistakenly eat almonds in the yard and become poisoned.

Buried under the plum tree

The most unconvincing part of this proverb is this one, which has caused strong dissatisfaction among plum lovers. Plums are sweet and sour and juicy, and can be made into processed foods such as jam and plum wine. How can there be such a creepy saying?

The main reason is that plums are rich in fruit acid. Excessive consumption can cause diarrhea and even damage the spleen and stomach. At the same time, fruit acid can also affect the health of teeth . Especially unripe and astringent plums contain a certain amount of hydrocyanic acid , which can cause poisoning if eaten.

Although the saying "burying dead people under plum trees" is a bit exaggerated, eating too many plums is indeed bad for the human body. But don't be afraid, after all, plum trees have beautiful flowers and high nutritional value. As long as you don't eat too much, it is not only harmless but also beneficial to the human body.