Aunt Li's days after retirement are really enjoyable.
She loves to cook and always turns fresh fruits and vegetables into delicious dishes.
But recently, Aunt Li has encountered some trouble, she always feels uncomfortable in her stomach, and she has to run to the toilet from time to time.
She wondered, "I've already washed it clean, how can I still do this?"
It turns out that the problem lies in the seemingly clean fruits and vegetables.
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When it comes to parasites in fruits and vegetables, pesticide residues may be the first thing that comes to mind. But in fact, in addition to pesticides, there may also be some "little guests" hidden in fruits and vegetables that we can't see with the naked eye.
Some of them come from the soil, some from water, and some may be carried naturally by fruits and vegetables as they grow.
Although these parasites are tiny, if we accidentally eat them in our stomachs, they can cause a range of health problems.
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01. Lotus root
Here I would like to remind you that common vegetables and fruits such as lotus root, camellia, cauliflower and water chestnut are the "hardest hit areas" of parasites. For example, lotus root, which grows underwater, easily adsorbs parasite eggs in the water.
If we don't wash them thoroughly before eating, or if we choose to eat them raw, we risk eating these parasite eggs in our stomach.
02. Mustard greens
In the same way, shepherd's cabbage is also susceptible to parasite infestation during growth. In particular, those wild shepherd's cabbage, if not carefully cared for and washed, can carry a large number of parasites.
Therefore, before eating the shepherd's cabbage, you must make sure that it has been thoroughly cleaned, and it is best to blanch it with boiling water before eating.
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Cauliflower is also a "regular" of parasites. Cauliflower has a complex shape, which makes it easy to hide dirt and dirt, providing a hiding place for parasites. Therefore, before eating cauliflower, we need to break it into small florets and rinse carefully with running water to ensure that every crevice is cleaned.
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As for water chestnuts, this sweet and refreshing fruit may also hide the risk of parasites. Especially if we choose to eat water chestnuts raw, there is a risk of swallowing the cystic larvae of fasciola ginger. Therefore, when you eat water chestnuts, it is best to cook them or make them into desserts.
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In addition to these common fruits and vegetables, there are also some foods that are also "hard-hit" by parasites. For example, raw seafood and meat such as drunken crab, drunken shrimp and sashimi.
Although these foods are delicious, they can pose a risk of parasitic infections if not handled properly or eaten in excess. Parasites such as lung flukes and liver flukes can hide in these foods, waiting for an opportunity to invade our bodies.
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So how can we prevent these potential parasite threats?
First and foremost, make sure that the food is cooked thoroughly.
Both vegetables and meat should be thoroughly heated at high temperatures to kill parasites and bacteria that may be present.
This is especially true for fruits and vegetables that are susceptible to parasites.
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In addition, a study by the School of Life Sciences of Zhejiang University also provides us with new ideas. They found that eating more bitter foods may help remove parasites from the body.
This is because bitter foods are able to stimulate our taste buds and intestinal cells, increase their vigilance against parasites, and eliminate them through a series of immune responses.
Therefore, you may wish to increase the intake of some bitter foods in your daily diet, such as bitter gourd, bitter chrysanthemum, etc.
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Of course, in addition to dietary adjustments, we also need to pay attention to the way the ingredients are washed. Proper cleaning can effectively reduce parasite eggs and bacterial residues on the surface of fruits and vegetables.
For example, we can rinse the surface of fruits and vegetables repeatedly with running water and gently rub them with our hands to ensure that every corner is cleaned.
For complex fruits and vegetables such as cauliflower, we can also soak them in salt water for a period of time before washing. to better remove hidden dirt and parasite eggs.
In conclusion, the parasite problem, although it may seem small, cannot be ignored. In order to protect our health, we must pay attention to washing fruits and vegetables when eating, and try to choose the way to cook them.
At the same time, increasing the intake of bitter foods can also help us better prevent parasitic infections. Let's take action together, stay away from parasites, and enjoy a healthy and delicious diet!