Can Toddler Eat Durian?

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DokterSehat.Com -Durian is one of the fruits favored by the people of Indonesia. Behind its very strong aroma, durian is considered as one of the fruits that can provide its own satisfaction after consumption. It's just, is it okay if your baby or toddler also takes durian?

Can babies or toddlers eat durian?

Durian texture which tends to be soft makes it can be consumed by anyone. In addition, durian also has a high nutritional content such as natural sugars, proteins, vitamins, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and others. Consuming it can also make the body's energy increase.

It's just that health experts apparently do not recommend infants or toddlers to consume durian. This is caused by its natural sugar content which is very high so it is feared it could cause adverse effects on his health condition.

Infants or toddlers should not be accustomed to eating foods with high salt or sugar content. In fact, especially for babies, their kidneys can only process sugar and salt in amounts less than one gram. This means, if they consume durian, the kidneys in the body will work much harder.

Could be, this will increase the risk of kidney disease or hypertension later in life. In fact, it is common knowledge that these diseases can trigger premature death.

In addition, although it tends to be soft, durian actually has a high fiber content. The flesh of this fruit must also be chewed until it is completely soft before swallowing. The problem is that there are still many toddlers who don't chew enough food. If they consume it, it is feared that it will cause indigestion or constipation.

Durian also tends to cause a hot sensation in the stomach. If your baby or toddler takes it, it is feared that he will experience a sore throat or trouble sleeping due to this condition.

Seeing this fact, we should not give durian to infants or toddlers in order to prevent the arrival of health problems to them. Give other fruits that are safer and beneficial for their condition.

Some people are forbidden to consume durian
Health experts refer to durian as a fruit that cannot be carelessly consumed. There are several groups of people who are apparently not recommended to consume durian.

Here are these people.

1. Already experiencing obesity problems
Obesity or being overweight is often considered as the beginning of various other health problems. This is caused by this disease which can lead to heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and others. People with this disease are advised to change their diet or lifestyle in order to lose weight and prevent these health problems.
One food that is not recommended for consumption by obese people is durian. This is caused by the high calorie and carbohydrate content. Mistakenly, if they often eat durian, their weight will continue to rise and their risk of developing chronic diseases will increase.

2. Already suffering from diabetes
 Diabetics who are no longer able to control blood sugar levels in their bodies are strongly discouraged from eating durian. This is caused by the natural sugar content in durian which is very high. Could be, this will trigger a surge in blood sugar levels that cause complications.

3.Have ulcer problems
 Actually, ulcer sufferers are still allowed to eat durian, as long as the portion or frequency is reasonable and not excessive, but if the condition of the ulcer that we experience is severe enough, you should no longer consume this fruit.

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