Patients with cholecystitis and cholelithiasis should consume mooncakes with caution to avoid triggering acute pancreatitis, a disease that can have sudden onset and may lead to rapid deterioration in rare cases.
Patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary heart disease need to be aware that the sugars and fats abundant in mooncakes can increase blood viscosity, raising the risk of insufficient blood supply to the heart and potentially triggering myocardial infarction.
Patients with nephritis should avoid consuming mooncakes with high salt content, as such foods may lead to dry mouth and excessive thirst, increasing the burden on the kidneys and potentially worsening symptoms of renal hypertension and leading to edema.
Diabetic patients should exercise restraint with mooncakes due to their high sugar content, as excessive consumption can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar, adversely affecting disease management.
Infants and young children have immature digestive systems that cannot effectively process high-sugar, high-fat foods, so parents should strictly control their intake of mooncakes.
Older adults have weaker digestive absorption capabilities, and excessive consumption of mooncakes can place a strain on the spleen and stomach, possibly leading to digestive issues and diarrhea.
For individuals with spleen deficiency and internal heat, mooncakes are considered warming and may not only increase the burden on the digestive system but also elevate internal heat, resulting in symptoms such as acne, constipation, and gum swelling. Therefore, this group should limit their mooncake consumption and opt for relatively mild red bean paste varieties.
