Gooseberries (northern grapes) - a plant with a lot of useful properties. Berries that can not be fully ripe contain a lot of vitamins, they are suitable for dietary nutrition. Aromatic tonic tea or healing broths, infusions are made from leaves. However, under certain conditions, gooseberries can cause serious harm to the body.
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Berries of northern grapes should never be eaten without first washing them well. The same ban applies to the leaves of plants used for teas and decoctions. Gooseberries are often plentifully treated with chemicals, various fertilizers, which, once in the human body, can provoke serious intoxication.
Despite the fact that gooseberries are very tasty and refreshing, they should not be consumed in large quantities. Fruits have a laxative effect and diuretic property. Gooseberries easily cause diarrhea, provokes bloating, painful gas formation.
Berries of northern grapes of green or red can lead to dehydration, which greatly worsens overall well-being. They are not recommended to be used if there are diseases of the urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys. Due to the laxative effect, the fruits “cleanse” the body very well, but they are also able to excrete useful substances and microelements, which will also negatively affect health.
Northern grapes cannot be combined with fermented milk products, the exception is, perhaps, only fresh cottage cheese. Using gooseberries and kefir at the same time, you can encounter the mentioned strong diarrhea and stomach discomfort. You should also not combine the fruits of northern grapes with plums, apricots and peaches, any other fruits and dried fruits, vegetables or berries that relax the "stool".
Gooseberry berries easily cause allergies. It can manifest itself in various ways, from indigestion to severe skin itching. Therefore, people who have a tendency to allergic reactions are not recommended to eat gooseberries in large quantities. In addition, northern grapes are contraindicated in case of individual intolerance.
Gooseberries are recommended to be included in a small amount in the diet of pregnant women. However, during breastfeeding, it is better to refuse fragrant berries. Otherwise, the baby may develop diarrhea and allergies. Children under 9-10 months of age should not be given gooseberries.
The harm of northern grapes is also manifested in the fact that with heavy consumption, it can provoke hypervitaminosis. Also, gooseberries should not be added to the diet for people who suffer from diabetes.
Refrain from gooseberries is necessary for individuals who have chronic serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, gastritis, ulcer, colitis. Contraindications also include increased acidity of the stomach, gastrointestinal diseases at the time of exacerbation, any inflammatory processes in the digestive system. If you neglect this prohibition, you can encounter severe pain in the abdomen, with nausea, heartburn, indomitable belching and even vomiting.
It is strictly forbidden to consume the fruits of northern grapes and tea (infusion, decoction) from gooseberry leaves, if there is a predisposition to internal bleeding. Also, drinks and berries cannot be added to the diet 2-2.5 weeks before surgery and for about a month after an operation on internal organs.