People who are not suitable for eating yam

1, diabetic patients should not eat more.

Although yam contains mucin, which has the function of lowering blood sugar, yam is a rhizome food with a high starch content. If it is eaten too much, it will not lower blood sugar, but will lead to an increase in blood sugar. Therefore, people with diabetes should not eat too much yam at a time. If some patients prefer to eat yam, then the amount of staple food should be reduced appropriately, otherwise it will be counterproductive.

2. When people eat hot pot.

Yam itself is a tonic. When eating hot pot, plus the role of spicy ingredients, the flat yam has a certain heat and is easy to get angry. Therefore, when eating hot pot, it is best to eat less yam.

3. When taking alkaline drugs such as baking soda.

When eating yam, don't take alkaline drugs such as baking soda tablets at the same time, so as not to make the amylase in yam ineffective.

4. Men suffer from prostate cancer and women suffer from breast cancer.

Diosgenin contained in yam can synthesize hormones such as testosterone and estrogen in human body. Therefore, it is not suitable for patients with prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women.

5, constipation people eat less.

Yam is rich in starch. It is best to eat less for those who suffer from abdominal distension, dry stool and constipation. You can eat yam again after these symptoms are relieved.

In addition, patients with peptic ulcer and liver cirrhosis should choose cooking methods such as steaming and stewing, and avoid stir-frying and vinegar.