Top 10 Healthy Foods that can be Dangerous if Eaten Wrong
Top 10 Healthy Foods that can be
Dangerous if Eaten Wrong
Did you ever think that the
chicken you love so much could cause you to end up in the hospital? Or those
almonds you eat to sharpen your memory can quite possibly kill you?
No? Well, that is why we are
here! This article will tell you about the top 10 foods that are healthy, but
if eaten wrong, it can be perilous for you. This article is not to scare you,
but rather this is to be healthier and possibly avoid illness and pain.
MILK
Are you surprised to see milk
on the list? Most people don't expect milk to be on a list of potentially
dangerous foods. Milk is one of the most beneficial natural drinks out there.
Milk has different sources like cows and goats; it contains many vitamins, proteins,
and minerals essential for human body development, growth, and nourishment.
We usually assume milk to be
100 percent trustworthy and consumable. Well, is it so? Drinking too much milk
can cause cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis. Yes, that's true, and
also, the abundant amounts of calcium milk give us can cause genital cancer in
men and women. The best way to consume milk is in acceptable amounts. Drinking
massive amounts of milk every day can open windows to such diseases. Do not
forget to boil the milk at every cost, as bacteria in raw and unpasteurized
milk can be hazardous to consume.
BREAD
Bread is available in many
types: white, oats, brown, and many more. They are made commercially at
factories, and almost every house will have a loaf of bread with perfectly cut
slices in them. Bread provides a fulfilling meal, and you can customize it with
whatever you want.
The processed bread everyone
loves is causing you to harm each time you eat it. It contains many
preservatives, additional flavors, and other compounds that provide you with no
health benefits. Instead, those added preservatives and compounds harm the
body, and it is difficult to digest it completely.
If it is a homemade and fresh
loaf of bread, which contains the needed proteins, fibers, vitamin C, and other
nutrients, the risk of heart diseases and obesity decreases. In a nutshell, you
should try avoiding or consuming less packaged white bread.
HONEY
Often referred to as liquid
gold, honey is a natural sweetener that has fantastic benefits and taste. Honey
has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties as well as the ability to lower
cholesterol. Used by people worldwide, honey is one of the most widely used
natural sweeteners in a processed and healthy form.
Then how is that honey can be
harmful to you? The answer lies in its raw form. Raw honey has multiple toxins.
Its consumption, even the smallest amount, can lead to extreme headaches,
vomiting, and instant dizziness. One of the bacteria's in raw honey is Clostridium
botulinum. This bacterium can be extremely harmful to babies and smaller
children and can lead to paralysis and push to other life-threatening scenarios.
Thankfully, you can avoid this by
only buying pasteurized and processed honey widely available everywhere. A
quick peek at the packaging can most probably save your life.
ELDERBERRIES
Elderberries are one of the
most widely used medicinal plants used. From ancient times in Egypt and Native In America, people used elderberries in folk medicine or food items like jams and
desserts, or skincare, and health issues. The list continues how industries use
elderberries to date in various sections of different industries.
Yet these very berries, which
you might find in pies and fillings, can be one of the most dangerous food in
the world. Though these tart berries are rich in nutrients and very intensely
flavored, their seeds and leaves are deadly. Are you surprised? Most people are
too when they find out that these seeds and leaves contain glycosides, which
are cyanide-producing compounds. Let's
say you ignore the deadly poison; the berries themselves, when eaten raw and
unripe, cause nausea, diarrhea, and other sicknesses. In high amounts, it might
even induce a coma and, in some cases, death.
SHELLFISH
Dieticians' favorite and delicious,
shellfish are a source of food with lean proteins, Omega-3 fatty acid, and many
more healthy nutrients necessary for the body. They help with weight loss,
boost the body's immunity, and make for a healthy heart and brain.
So, shellfish provide a healthy
and balanced diet and are ideal for people looking to lose weight, yet it can
all go downhill before you even realize it. Shellfish are very difficult to
cook correctly. It would help if you had specific expertise to cook them the
finest. If not, and eat some raw, undercooked crustaceans, you can end up with several
diseases and illnesses. The contaminants in those raw shellfish can be very
harmful and cause all sorts of allergic reactions.
To avoid this all, make sure
you eat correctly cleaned and fully cooked shellfish. Along with that, be aware
that these go bad very quick, and spoilt shellfish can cause food poisoning.
JAPANESE PUFFER FISH- FUGU
Did you know that in Tokyo
alone, 23 people died in the year 200 due to a fish called Fugu? You probably
have heard of this costly and very delicate Japanese pufferfish. So, you also
might know how deadly and dangerous eating this fish can be. However, as they
say, 'You only live once,' people every year try to get a taste of this
delicacy.
It can be a whole new
experience eating this pufferfish. Made by the only expert with decades of
experience, the fish can paralyze and kill you if not made properly. The Fugu
fish ovaries, liver, and intestines are 200 times more poisonous than cyanide
and need to be professionally removed by the chef before being served. So if
you plan to get a taste of the infamous Japanese pufferfish, make sure it won't
be the last meal you get served.
BRAZIL NUTS
All nuts are useful and
nutritious but not more than these are. Brazil nuts provide you with nutrients,
healthy fats, loads of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. These provide the
brain functioning, improve the cardiovascular and thyroid functions.
Yet you shouldn't consume more
than 1-3 nuts per day. Why is that so? Well, brazil nuts have high amounts of
selenium in them. This mineral contains strong antioxidant properties that are
vital for health. But too much selenium can be toxic and cause indigestion,
memory problems, hair loss, and memory problems. It can be dangerous to your
health.
ALMONDS
Almonds are full of nutrients
like healthy fats, fiber, proteins, magnesium, and vitamins. They even make
your hair, skin, and nails healthy and shiny. Proved also to help sharpen your
memory, lower blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol, they are vegan's
favorite. Plus, almonds are tasty. These are nuts eaten worldwide and enjoyed
with different foods and desserts.
People eat almonds all the time,
yet they do not know that sometimes those bitter 'bad' ones they get are harmful.
They increase the toxicity in the blood and can be fatally dangerous to kids.
Nervous breakdowns, breathing issues, and other problems are associated with
the consumption of bitter almonds.
CHICKEN
Chicken is the most consumed
protein in the world. And rightfully so as it is delicious, cheap, low in fats,
and nutritious. You can cook it any way you like. So you must be wondering, how
can chicken be harmful to you? It depends on how long you cook it.
You should always cook your
chicken through. Even being slightly underdone can cause infections in your
urine, blood, bones, joints, and nervous system. It is basically because of
salmonella. Raw chicken and eggs contain it, and consuming it can cause severe
diseases. The best way to avoid this is to cook your chicken at 165 Fahrenheit
or until you are 100 percent sure that you cooked it through, and you leave
with a delicious meal.
POTATOES
Finally, we close off this 'top
10 healthy foods that harm you when eaten wrong' list with none other than
potatoes. Mashed potatoes, fried chips, baked or steamed – we all love them – pair
them with any protein or eat them by themselves, they are delicious. They are
widely available, inexpensive, and healthy as well. Potatoes provide us with a
variety of nutrients such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Other than
providing you with a balanced meal, they make your skin and nourish your hair.
But, like some vegetables that
are left in poor conditions and left unattended for too long, potatoes start to
turn green and grow sprouts. The glycol-alkaloids present in potatoes are
potentially toxic and contain chemical compounds such as solanine and chaconine.
Health practitioners advise
that you throw the potatoes out if they turn green and show sprouts on their
surface. Please don't leave them in very damp or bright places and do not eat
them at any cost. You could end up with diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pains.
Conclusion
You get one life and one body.
Keeping it healthy and strong will make sure that you live a long and prosperous
life. Eating healthy foods and consuming the right amount of nutrients is essential.
And this is not only for the health nuts and gym-goers; overeating nuts, eating
raw shellfish and proteins, packaged and preservative added foods, and rotten
vegetables can be very harmful to your health fatal.
Always read the packaging, search about it online, and measure your food's right amounts to have a balanced diet that will only give you benefits.
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