Who Should Avoid Eating Zongzi?

Zongzi come in various types, among which meat zongzi and pork fat mung bean paste zongzi contain more fat, making them greasy foods. Those with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, or coronary heart disease should avoid overeating as it may increase blood viscosity, ， and myocardial infarction.

Most zongzi are made of sticky rice, which has high stickiness. Overconsumption by elderly people and children can easily lead to indigestion, causing symptoms such as excessive stomach acid, abdominal distension, pain, and diarrhea.

After being steamed, zongzi release a gel-like substance, which increases the load on digestive enzymes when consumed.The sticky rice in zongzi is warm in nature and tends to, combined with its high plant fiber content that is long and fibrous. Overconsumption can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. People with duodenal ulcers should avoid eating too many zongzi as it may lead to ulcer perforation or bleeding. Zongzi often contain high sugar fillings such asred

dates or mung bean paste, and are usually eaten with added sugar. Overconsumption can damage pancreatic function, cause a rapid rise in blood and urine glucose levels, ，and may be life-threatening if not treated promptly.In summary, eating zongzi should be controlled. Besides the four aforementioned groups who should not overeat, others should stop consumption immediately if they feel stomach discomfort to prevent harm to their health. Sugar should be added when eating red bean paste and other fillings, but consuming without restraint can damage the pancreatic function, causing patients' blood sugar and urine sugar levels to rise rapidly, worsening their condition. Failure to timely treat may result in life-threatening situations.

In summary, eating zongzi should be done with restraint; apart from the four types of people who should not eat much, others who feel discomfort in their stomach after consuming it should immediately stop eating to prevent harm to their health.