Few people know that these 15 well-known foods are so harmful that they can even lead to death. Who would have thought that cookie dough can be made of deadly ingredients, and a regular fish can make anyone a complete nerd.
15. Microwave popcorn
The only thing to do is take the bag and put it in the microwave so that the grains turn into flakes. Research shows that the ingredients in these popcorn bags cause cancer, infertility and other diseases in laboratory animals.
14. Potatoes
The leaves and stems of this plant contain natural toxins and glycoalkaloids that can accumulate in the body and gradually kill. If you eat them at the rate of 2 milligrams per 1 kg of weight, you can get cramps, diarrhea and headache. When consumed from 3 to 6 milligrams, coma or even death can occur. No green potatoes on the menu.
13. Apples
There is a saying: “He who eats an apple a day does not have a doctor,” but we must not forget that apples contain pesticides. In order for apples to grow and ripen faster, various harmful chemicals are often used, in addition, the seeds of ripe apples contain a substance that decomposes to cyanide. True, in a day you will have to eat several dozen apples along with seeds in order to get at least a little poisoned.
12. Coffee
There are many different problems associated with coffee, including the story of a woman who burned 6% of her entire body after taking a sip of hot coffee at McDonald's. The drink is contraindicated for those who suffer from insomnia and cardiovascular pathologies, in addition, it spoils teeth, like smoking.
11. Eggs
People have removed raw eggs from their diet due to the possibility of salmonella contamination. Experts advise, after arriving from the store, to immediately put the eggs in the refrigerator, and cook hard-boiled before use.
10. Raw dough
Salmonella can also be contracted through dough that has been kneaded on low-quality eggs. In addition, dangerous bacteria can get into it from unwashed hands, dirty dishes, cutting boards.
9. Processed meat
Experts at the American Institute of Oncology believe that processed meat is a source of health problems. The preservatives used in processed meat products cause cancer and heart disease. Therefore, no sausages.
8. Hot dogs
Those who believe that hot dogs are harmful primarily because of sausages and rolls are mistaken. In fact, they seem to be created so that a person can choke on them. Children under 10 years of age are at risk. You need to eat carefully so that a piece of food does not enter the respiratory tract.
7. Greens
All doctors advise eating a lot of greens, but no one warns that you can get sick from the excess amount of pesticides that it contains. Before using greens, they must be thoroughly washed and dried with paper towels, being careful not to spray the water in which they are washed, as the dirt and chemicals contained in it can get onto the work surface or table.
6. Jalapeno
Fortunately, jalapenos prefers to eat a small number of people, but they also risk irritating the skin and mucous membranes when using this type of pepper. Gloves and very long knives are recommended to keep the pepper juice off your skin. Better yet, do not use this pepper at all in the preparation of the sauce.
5. Tuna
Nobody talks about it, but regular consumption of tuna meat in food can be harmful to health due to the high content of mercury. If you regularly eat this fish, harmful components accumulate in the body, enter the brain and clog blood vessels. As a result, we get a defective person with intellectual and mental problems.
4. Rice
Rice contains arsenic, which during growth is absorbed by the roots of the plant from the water in the fields. In total, two types of arsenic have been found in rice. The organic matter found in the soil is relatively safe. The form that gets into the soil with fertilizers is much more dangerous. This substance can trigger diabetes, bladder, skin, lung and heart disease.
3. Cocktails
If someone often uses a variety of cocktails made from something incomprehensible, one cannot be sure that he will be able to do this for a long time.
2. Cashew nuts from the supermarket
If the bag of nuts says “raw cashews,” don’t believe - these nuts are steamed to remove a harmful chemical similar to poison ivy. If the producers fail to peel the nuts completely, then cashew lovers will experience digestive upsets or allergies that can cause anaphylactic shock and death.
1. Raw meat
Raw meat is dangerous to eat, as many know. When working with it, you need to wash your hands, separate it from other products, as they can become infected with salmonella and E. coli bacteria. Meat must be thoroughly cooked to kill all harmful bacteria. If it is not planned to use meat in the near future, then it must be put in the freezer.
Although what can we say about harmful products, even if such an ordinary occupation as hand washing is considered potentially hazardous.