Love cleanliness and hygiene
It is a key point in a healthy life
But these hygiene "good habits" that you stick to
Probably quietly "stealing" your health!
If the vegetables are not washed correctly, the more they are washed, the more "dirty" they may become?
Why is it best not to stack the dishes after cleaning?
Why can't nails be cut too short?
Let's take a look with the small circle~
01 Vegetables are not washed correctly, and the more they are washed, the more "dirty" they become
Wrong practice
1. Vegetables are cut first and then washed:
Some people like to cut and wash the vegetables first, or cut off the soil roots first, thinking that it will be easier to wash the vegetables before washing them. Some people also think that the vegetables will be cut first and then washed, so the kitchen will be cleaner and tidy without wetting the board.
But in fact, this practice of cutting first and then washing, on the one hand, will increase the loss of nutrients from vegetables, and on the other hand, it will also increase the risk of vegetables being contaminated.
Nutrient loss:
Some nutrients in vegetables, such as vitamin C, folic acid, etc., are water-soluble. If you cut it first and then wash it, these nutrients are easily lost from the cut of the vegetable and dissolved in water.
Vegetables can be contaminated:
Pesticide residues or dirt on the cutting surface of vegetables may be difficult to clean thoroughly;
Vegetable cutting surfaces are exposed to air, which may increase the risk of contamination by bacteria, dust, pesticide residues, etc.
2. Vegetables soaked for too long:
Many people soak vegetables in water for long periods of time in order to remove pesticide residues or dirt from them. But prolonged soaking softens the vegetable's cell walls, making it easier for pesticides and other contaminants to penetrate the vegetable.
3. Incorrect use of fruit and vegetable cleaners:
Vegetable and fruit cleaning agents are helpful for cleaning vegetables, but if the chemical components in the cleaning agent are not thoroughly cleaned, they may remain on the surface of vegetables, causing secondary pollution and affecting health.
Caution:
When shopping for fruit and vegetable cleaners, buy reliable products from big brands.
Wash vegetables properly
1. To clean vegetables, first try to ensure the integrity of the vegetables, and then gently scrub them with running water for more than 30 seconds;
2. If you are not in a hurry, you can soak it in clean water for a while, but the time should not be too long, not more than 20 minutes.
02 It is best not to stack the dishes after cleaning
Do you change your dishcloths regularly?
After the dishes are washed, there may be some stagnant water on the surface, and if you put them directly into the cupboard, it may get wet and bacteria may grow. Therefore, many people like to use a dish cloth to dry the dishes and then put them away.
However, a seemingly clean dish cloth that has been used for a long time and is still wet every day may also breed bacteria.
Proper use of a dish cloth:
1. Wipe the bowl cloth should be regularly disinfected at high temperature;
2. Change the dishcloth once a month;
3. The dishcloth must be specially used to wipe the dish, not for other purposes.
Some people find it cumbersome to use a dishcloth
Then clean the dishes
Is it okay to stack them up and store them directly?
It's also unhygienic to do so!
It is best not to stack the dishes after washing
If there is a lot of water accumulated in the dishes after cleaning, and the dishes are stacked directly together, and the temperature of the room is suitable, bacteria may "grow wildly".
The China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute has done a set of experiments, which set up two sets of comparisons. The experimenter first disinfected the tableware, coated the surface of the tableware with sterile broth, and then divided the tableware into two groups, one of which was washed and stacked directly in the cabinet for storage, and the other group was washed and placed on the shelf and placed in a ventilated place.
After three days, the comparison showed that the total number of colonies of standing tableware was about 8,000 cfu/set, which met the relevant health standards of the mainland, while the number of bacteria in stacked tableware was about 560,000 cfu/set, about 70 times that of standing tableware.
Acute effects in the short term:
The growth of pathogenic bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, norovirus, rotavirus, etc., may cause acute gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea, and even dehydration, shock, and life-threatening.
Long-term effects:
Mold breeding, such as aflatoxin, a class of carcinogens, long-term exposure may cause cancer, in addition to tableware is also a vector for the spread of Helicobacter pylori, stomach disease, stomach ulcers and even stomach cancer have a certain relationship with Helicobacter pylori.
The correct way to store dishes and plates
Washed dishes should be stored in a ventilated place upright, so that the residual moisture can be easily drained and even a little food debris is not easy to breed bacteria.
03 Nails are not cut as short as possible
It is easy to "hide dirt and dirt" in the nails, so for the sake of hygiene, we need to trim our nails regularly. However, if the nail is cut too short, the skin around the nail will use its good elasticity to cover the end of the nail, and as the nail continues to grow, the edge of the nail may penetrate into the surrounding skin, causing the phenomenon of "ingrown nails".
"Ingrown nails" can not only damage the skin tissue around the nails, but the broken skin may also allow bacteria to enter and form paronychia. Severe bacterial infections, in rare cases, can even trigger sepsis, which can be life-threatening.
Therefore, if the symptoms of "ingrown nails" are more severe, there is obvious pain, swelling, suppuration, or inflammation has appeared, you should seek medical attention in time and ask a professional dermatologist for treatment.
Trim your nails properly
1. Soak your hands or feet in warm water to help your nails soften and facilitate subsequent nail trimming;
2. Trim the end of the nail into a straight line, keeping it flush with the fingertip, keeping the length about 1 mm from the tip of the finger, don't cut it too much;
3. Trim the left and right corners of the end of the nail slightly;
4. Sand the sharp ends of your nails so that the edges are smooth and smooth.
Health Tips:
1. When washing vegetables, try to keep them intact, rub them gently with running water for more than 30 seconds, if you need to soak them for more than 20 minutes, do not cut them first and then wash them, which is more hygienic and healthy.
2. After cleaning, the dishes should be placed in a ventilated place upright, drained to prevent bacteria, and stored with more peace of mind.
3. Nail trimming should be moderate, and try to avoid the occurrence of "ingrown nails", paronychia, and even sepsis. (Source: CCTV Life Circle WeChat public account)