Chinese medicine theory fruit is cold should not be eaten on an empty stomach Chinese medicine point of view does not agree with eating fruit on an empty stomach in the morning, and that breakfast should eat hot food to protect the stomach, this is because the cold night will allow the body's muscles and blood vessels in a contracted state, and the morning organs of the body has just awakened from the state of sleep, this time to eat cold food will make the organs appear to be contracted, the blood flow is not smooth phenomenon, so it is recommended that the first breakfast food should be hot rice, hot soy milk and other hot food to avoid affecting the absorption of the body and thus reduce the immune system. Therefore, it is recommended that the first food for breakfast should be hot rice, hot soybean milk and other hot food, so as not to affect the absorption of the stomach and intestines, which in turn reduces the body's immunity. Based on this theory, as most fruits are cool in the Chinese medicine food flavor classification, it is recommended not to eat energy soups, fruits and other cold foods in the morning on an empty stomach, so as not to cause indigestion and other problems. Healthy detoxification point of view Eating fruit on an empty stomach helps to clear the intestines Unlike the Chinese medicine point of view, the theory of Vitality Detoxification Meal, on the contrary, believes that breakfast on an empty stomach is the best time to eat fruit. This is because the human intestines have many folds, some food residues may accumulate in the intestines, and the rich dietary fiber of fruits can promote intestinal peristalsis, which acts like a brush to help clean up the intestinal wall of food residues. In the morning, most of the food in the gastrointestinal tract has been digested, and at this time the dietary fiber is more able to play its role in thoroughly removing the intestinal wall of the residue and harmful substances. In addition, there is another reason to support the benefits of eating fruits alone for breakfast, pointing out that fruits are rich in digestive enzymes, which are very easy to be digested and absorbed, and are not easy to cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, and the carbohydrates they contain can also provide the energy needed in the morning, unlike other protein- or fat-based foods that take longer to digest, and therefore is a burden-free, high-quality breakfast choice. From a nutritional perspective, fruits are better with the right amount of fat and protein. Although each of these arguments has its own merits, from a modern nutritional perspective, fruits are rich in dietary fiber and antioxidant nutrients, which have been well recognized for their positive health benefits. Fruit as the start of the day can replenish glucose, the main source of energy for the brain, clearing the mind in the morning, and provide vitamins and minerals needed for metabolism, helping the body to fight against oxidation, and there is absolutely no harm in it; however, fruit only contains carbohydrates, and the stomach empties faster, so if you eat only fruit for breakfast, you may feel hungry very quickly, and furthermore, the body's normal functioning requires protein and fat, so it is recommended that you combine with foods that contain rich proteins and an appropriate amount of fat, such as soya bean milk, nuts, and milk to provide a balanced nutrition. Therefore, it is recommended to combine foods rich in protein and moderate fat, such as soy milk, nuts, milk, etc., to provide balanced nutrition. However, whether the food is good or bad for the body depends on the individual's body, for those who will experience gastrointestinal discomfort if they eat fruits on an empty stomach, they should still respect the wisdom of our ancestors and start the day with warm foods, and avoid cold fruits as much as possible in the selection of fruits, so as to obtain the benefits of fruits while also protecting the gastrointestinal tract's health. List of Fruit Attributes: Attributes of Fruits Cold Yang Peach, Persimmon, Banana, Tomato, Kiwi, Pomelo, Orange, Watermelon, Melon, Loquat, Pear, Strawberry, Mulberry, Mangosteen, Dragon Fruit. Flat grapes, lemons, oranges, plums, mangoes, apples, pineapples, sugarcane, guavas, linden, passion fruits, avocados, papayas. Warm lychee, longan, peach, plum, coconut, cherry, durian, saga. Source: Yang Shu-Mei and Tsai Kun-Dao, Eat the right fruits to avoid getting sick. Taipei City, Taiwan, Times Weekly Publishing House, 2007.