TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Durian is a popular fruit from Southeast Asia, known as king of fruit or the king of all fruit. Although many people love this fruit, some people are disgusted by its aroma.
Reporting from sg.news.yahoo.com Here are four myths about durian that are often found in the community, and the facts are also included as a comparison:
4 Myths about durian:
1. Durian should be eaten together with mangosteen.
Some people believe that after eating durian, you should eat mangosteen, in order to reduce the heat effect of durian. They say, mangosteen has a cooling effect, but in fact this has not been proven scientifically. These two fruits are often eaten together, presumably because the harvest period is the same.
2. Eating durian with alcohol can cause death.
Scientific studies of the relationship between the two have not been proven. However, consuming durian along with alcohol can cause bloating, indigestion and discomfort, because the liver needs to work extra to process the fat and sugar in durian and alcohol.
3. Durian is rich in bad cholesterol.
This is not true, durian turns out to be 0 bad cholesterol, it has unsaturated fats that help heart health.
4. Eating durian can increase libido.
The heat effect of durian can increase body temperature, but this does not make durian fruit a sexual appetite generator.
Looking at the four myths of durian, what about the facts about durian?
1. Gain weight.
One 1 kg durian has nearly 1,350 calories, so if you often consume this fruit excessively, it is possible that you will gain weight soon.
2. Durian is rich in nutrients.
Durian is rich in potassium, dietary fiber, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B complex. This variety of vitamins is useful for increasing muscle strength and blood pressure, helping with bowel movements, and improving skin health.
3. Instant energizing durian.
Durian contains carbohydrates which can help replenish your energy. It is also high in potassium, which can help relieve fatigue and stress.
4. Diabetics should limit eating durian
Durian contains high sugar levels so diabetics must be careful and keep eating durian.
Regardless of everything myth and the durian fact, presumably you still have to limit eating this fruit so as not to overdo it. Because all that extravagance is no good.
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