According to medicalnewstoday, while some meals are considered healthy and rich in nutrients, some are considered unhealthy and must be avoided or eaten in moderation....CONTINUE READING
The food industry makes use of additives, some of which are known to be hazardous to human health. A few of the foods we eat on a daily basis are potentially toxic, and we should avoid them at all costs.
Consuming poisonous food on a regular basis can have bad consequences on health and possibly lead to death. In this article, I want to briefly discuss five harmful foods that people eat every day that are damaging their health according to MedicalNewsToday.
In the first place, refined seed and vegetable oils, such as soya bean oil and vegetable oil, are commonly used because of the prevalent perception to be healthier than other forms of cooking oil.
If this is true, it does not eliminate the necessity for further processing before oil may be produced. Some of the chemicals found in seed & vegetable oils have been linked to cancer.
When used for deep frying, these oils produce far more of the hazardous aldehydes they start with. If you can’t afford olive or coconut oil, don’t use seed or vegetable oil for deep frying.
Nutmeg, an all-natural seasoning, is a staple ingredient in many cuisines. Nutmeg adds a distinct flavour to a wide variety of sweet and savoury foods.
It appears to be harmless at first glance due to its appealing flavour and purported health benefits, but upon closer inspection, its toxicity is revealed.
One of the components of nutmeg is an oil called myristicin, which has been linked to everything from mild drowsiness as well as confusion to hallucinations & convulsions in excessive levels.
Trans Fats Are Common in Today’s Diets and Butter and Margarine Contain Them. By combining hydrogen with unsaturated oils, solid butter and margarine can be produced.
Margarine is commonly used in the production of baked goods like cakes and pastries, which are consumed by a large population.
In addition, many people like to put butter on their baked goods. Butter and margarine, both of which contain trans fats, cause harmful inflammation that can lead to a variety of health problems. They are harmful to the heart and blood vessels as well.
Star fruit and star apple are both names for the same fruit in Nigeria. Star fruit may contain compounds that are toxic to the kidneys, according to research.
Star fruit contains compounds that can be toxic to kidneys, so those with kidney disease should avoid eating it.
Convulsions, loss of consciousness, and even death can occur if the toxins in star fruit are not filtered out by healthy kidneys.
Added sugars: according to WebMD, added sugar has no nutritional value and contributes nothing but empty calories.
The high fructose content of sugar has been associated with the development of several diseases and health problems.
Sugar and other additives found in soft drinks have a high potential for addiction, so some people may need them on a daily basis.
If you’re trying to reduce your intake of processed foods and sugary beverages, skip the sweetener when you make your tea.
