10 foods that can hurt you
1. Farmed salmon
There's a lot of debate around whether farmed salmon is bad for health. On the one hand, all oily fish contain health-boosting omega-3 fats. On the other, salmon raised in fish farms has been compared to a "toxic junk food" by the Organic Consumers Association. The flesh tends to be fattier than that of wild-caught salmon and has also been found to contain toxic chemicals and antibiotics, which in turn can help growing superbugs resistant to antibiotics (MRSA).
2. Sushi
The widespread popularity of raw fish dishes has coincided with increased reports of sickness related to worm infections. Eating raw, smoked or improperly frozen fish infected with anisakis (herring worm) can cause severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Moreover live stoks are usually treated with antibiotics which in humans can create superbugs resistant to antibiotics (MRSA)
3. Oysters
Raw is the default way to serve oysters, freshly shucked, on the half shell and with a generous squeeze of lemon. But they can carry harmful bacteria and viruses and cause vibriosis, a disease whose symptoms include diarrhoea, cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever and chills. In the US, around 80,000 people get vibriosis annually and 100 people die from it every year. Eating cooked oysters will reduce the risk, though other toxins can still invade our intestine.
4. Chicken
Chicken is one of the most popular meats and it's also among the most susceptible to contamination and can cause health problems if handled and prepared incorrectly. Raw chicken often carries salmonella and campylobacter, which can cause flu-like symptoms, nausea and vomiting. Minimise risk by cooking poultry to an internal temperature of 74°C, never wash raw chicken and use a separate knife and cutting board when preparing it.
5. Eggs
Eggs may contain salmonella and, when several raw eggs are mixed together, the bacteria will spread. Served as soft scrambled eggs, poached eggs with runny yolks or in a Hollandaise sauce or mayonnaise, they can then make you sick. Cook them fully to be completely sure, and only consume salad dressings and raw egg dishes that contain pasteurised eggs.
6. Lunch meats | Pork
Most deli meats have a high fat content and are classed as processed foods, linked to an increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, according to WHO. Many are also treated with nitrites, believed to be carcinogenic. A more serious issue can occur when harmful bacteria reach cooked meat before it's packaged, as in a 2018 case when hams were recalled after a possible listeria contamination.
7. Wild mushrooms
Foraging for mushrooms sounds like the ultimate in self-sufficiency, but you really need to know what you're looking for. Poisonous mushrooms include fool's mushroom and autumn skullcap. The death cap is particularly insidious as it resembles edible varieties, smells good and (apparently) tastes delicious. They can be highly toxic and can cause kidney and liver failure.
8. Jelly sweets
Some contain a thickening agent, konjac, which creates a slippery texture and hard shell seen as a choking hazard. Several countries, including Australia, the UK and those in the EU, have banned sweets, like jelly cups, that contain the substance. Moreover, their refined sugars or sweeteners can disrupt the production of digestive enzymes and add a burden to pancreas and liver.
9. Cakes , sweets and other junk food
In the long run they're responsible for weight gain, inflammation, headache, and heart failure.
They can also be linked to degenerative conditions including pancreatic and colon cancer.
10. Trans fats
Of all the fats, trans fat is the worst for your health. Too much trans fat in your diet increases your risk for heart disease and other health problems. Trans fats are made when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, like shortening or margarine. Always read the label and avoid hydrogenated fats.
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There's a lot of debate around whether farmed salmon is bad for health. On the one hand, all oily fish contain health-boosting omega-3 fats. On the other, salmon raised in fish farms has been compared to a "toxic junk food" by the Organic Consumers Association. The flesh tends to be fattier than that of wild-caught salmon and has also been found to contain toxic chemicals and antibiotics, which in turn can help growing superbugs resistant to antibiotics (MRSA).
2. Sushi
The widespread popularity of raw fish dishes has coincided with increased reports of sickness related to worm infections. Eating raw, smoked or improperly frozen fish infected with anisakis (herring worm) can cause severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Moreover live stoks are usually treated with antibiotics which in humans can create superbugs resistant to antibiotics (MRSA)
3. Oysters
Raw is the default way to serve oysters, freshly shucked, on the half shell and with a generous squeeze of lemon. But they can carry harmful bacteria and viruses and cause vibriosis, a disease whose symptoms include diarrhoea, cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever and chills. In the US, around 80,000 people get vibriosis annually and 100 people die from it every year. Eating cooked oysters will reduce the risk, though other toxins can still invade our intestine.
4. Chicken
Chicken is one of the most popular meats and it's also among the most susceptible to contamination and can cause health problems if handled and prepared incorrectly. Raw chicken often carries salmonella and campylobacter, which can cause flu-like symptoms, nausea and vomiting. Minimise risk by cooking poultry to an internal temperature of 74°C, never wash raw chicken and use a separate knife and cutting board when preparing it.
5. Eggs
Eggs may contain salmonella and, when several raw eggs are mixed together, the bacteria will spread. Served as soft scrambled eggs, poached eggs with runny yolks or in a Hollandaise sauce or mayonnaise, they can then make you sick. Cook them fully to be completely sure, and only consume salad dressings and raw egg dishes that contain pasteurised eggs.
6. Lunch meats | Pork
Most deli meats have a high fat content and are classed as processed foods, linked to an increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer, according to WHO. Many are also treated with nitrites, believed to be carcinogenic. A more serious issue can occur when harmful bacteria reach cooked meat before it's packaged, as in a 2018 case when hams were recalled after a possible listeria contamination.
7. Wild mushrooms
Foraging for mushrooms sounds like the ultimate in self-sufficiency, but you really need to know what you're looking for. Poisonous mushrooms include fool's mushroom and autumn skullcap. The death cap is particularly insidious as it resembles edible varieties, smells good and (apparently) tastes delicious. They can be highly toxic and can cause kidney and liver failure.
8. Jelly sweets
Some contain a thickening agent, konjac, which creates a slippery texture and hard shell seen as a choking hazard. Several countries, including Australia, the UK and those in the EU, have banned sweets, like jelly cups, that contain the substance. Moreover, their refined sugars or sweeteners can disrupt the production of digestive enzymes and add a burden to pancreas and liver.
9. Cakes , sweets and other junk food
In the long run they're responsible for weight gain, inflammation, headache, and heart failure.
They can also be linked to degenerative conditions including pancreatic and colon cancer.
10. Trans fats
Of all the fats, trans fat is the worst for your health. Too much trans fat in your diet increases your risk for heart disease and other health problems. Trans fats are made when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, like shortening or margarine. Always read the label and avoid hydrogenated fats.
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