We've all heard the saying that "suffering" is better than supplementation, however, from a scientific perspective, "suffering" is not always healthy. Some of the most commonly known foods have neglected dangers that can range from poisoning to death if you step into them.
At the same time, the "bitter" world is also rich in nutrients, especially some bitter foods, which are beneficial to human health. Which "bitterness" can be eaten and which "bitterness" cannot be eaten? Let us walk into the "bitter" sea of food together and unveil its mysterious and profound veil.
Don't eat these 2 types of bitter foods or be cautious
In the traditional consciousness, "enduring hardship" is better than supplementation, and this cognition has been deeply rooted in our concept of life. But in the research of modern science, this perception has been broken.
In fact, some so-called "bitter" foods may contain potential dangers under the lens of science.
First, you need to be vigilant when our daily favorite fruits and melons, such as bitter loofahs, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins and melons, are clearly bitter. Like bitter gourd, they belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and do not normally have a bitter taste.
However, if you encounter a bitter taste, it is likely to be because it contains highly toxic cucurbitacin, which is easy to cause vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding and other poisoning symptoms after eating, and may even lead to death if not treated in time. So, in this case, quickly spit out and rinse your mouth.
The other type is the well-known bitter almond. Almonds are often touted as a highly nutritious food in health care, but did you know that bitter almonds are the opposite, they contain deadly toxins.
Bitter almonds are small, heart-shaped and slightly bitter in taste, but they are a latent food toxin.
If you eat large amounts of bitter almonds without moderation, the amygdalin you ingest will break down into highly toxic hydrocyanic acid in your body. This can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and in severe cases, it can be fatal.
For children, eating more than ten bitter almonds can lead to poisoning, so parents must pay attention. So, don't eat indiscriminately.
But don't be frightened by the word "bitter", in fact, there are many bitter foods in our vegetable basket that are very healthy and nourishing. For example, these seven "sufferings" are the ones you should take the initiative to try.
You have to eat these 3 bitter foods
First of all, we are familiar with bitter melon. It has an energy of only 22 kcal/100 grams, is rich in vitamin C, can easily meet 56% of our daily vitamin C needs, and the bitter gourd soap in bitter melon can sleep has a potential hypoglycemic effect, for friends who need to control blood sugar, this is a rare fat loss healthy dish.
Secondly, bitter chrysanthemum. It is rich in minerals and dietary fiber, and can also supplement folic acid and vitamin K. In addition, it has a β-carotene content that surpasses pumpkin, which is beneficial for the eyes and skin.
Finally, lotus seeds. Eating lotus seeds raw directly is crisp and sweet, but the lotus seeds are slightly bitter. The bitter taste of lotus seeds comes from the rich lotus heart, which has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, it's also rich in potassium like potatoes, which is great for blood pressure control.
"Enduring hardship" should pay attention to these two points
1. Moderate intake: Moderate bitterness can stimulate taste and salivary glands and promote digestion, but excessive intake may cause gastrointestinal upset and even chronic diarrhea.
2. Pay attention to the symptoms: If you have symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea after eating bitter food, you should seek medical attention in time.
Life is bitter enough, so in food, we don't need to look for more bitterness. On the contrary, we should eat healthy and happy according to our actual situation. Because only in this way can we truly enjoy life and enjoy the pleasures that food brings.