What should I do if I eat sweet potatoes and persimmon cakes

Eating sweet potatoes and persimmon cakes generally does not require special treatment, but attention should be paid to observing gastrointestinal reactions. Eating sweet potatoes and persimmons together may cause slight discomfort due to the combination of tannic acid and starch, usually manifested as bloating, acid reflux, and other symptoms. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and starch, while persimmon cakes contain a lot of tannic acid and pectin. When both are consumed in small amounts together, the digestive system of healthy individuals can metabolize normally without producing significant adverse reactions. If the food intake is large, tannic acid may combine with starch in sweet potatoes to form indigestible substances, delaying gastric emptying rate. At this time, it is advisable to engage in appropriate activities to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, drink warm water to help dilute stomach contents, and avoid immediately lying flat. Some individuals with weaker gastrointestinal function may experience abdominal pain or indigestion. This group of people need to temporarily stop eating other foods and use hot compress to relieve abdominal discomfort. For patients with a history of chronic gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux, it is recommended to choose low fiber foods such as rice porridge and Mantou that are easy to digest to avoid increasing gastrointestinal burden.

In daily diet, attention should be paid to the interval between the combination of high tannic acid foods and high starch foods. It is recommended to consume the two types of foods separately for more than 2 hours. When symptoms such as persistent abdominal pain and vomiting occur, timely medical attention should be sought to rule out the possibility of acute abdominal diseases such as intestinal obstruction. Developing the habit of keeping a diet diary can help identify individual intolerant food combinations and adjust dietary structure accordingly.