Avoiding excessive consumption of mooncakes is not only aimed at the “three highs” group, but other specific populations should also pay attention to moderation.
For patients with gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, mooncakes may promote increased gastric acid secretion, which is detrimental to ulcer healing; therefore, it is best to avoid consumption.
Patients with obesity, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and coronary heart disease should also limit their intake of mooncakes. These foods contain high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, which may exacerbate blood viscosity and are harmful to health.
For patients with dental caries, consuming mooncakes may lead to deeper cavities and even cause pulpitis, resulting in increased pain. It is recommended that this group reduce consumption and promptly clean their teeth after eating.
Mooncakes are high in oil, fat, and sugar, so not only the aforementioned special groups need to be cautious; for patients with chronic cholecystitis and chronic pancreatitis, consumption may trigger a recurrence of their condition, leading to severe abdominal pain. Patients with gallstones may also experience stimulated bile secretion after eating, which can induce illness. Therefore, these patients should strictly control their intake of mooncakes.
