Aunt Zhang insists on exercising every day, and she is also very careful about her diet, especially like to eat all kinds of fruits.
Recently, however, when she was buying fruit at the market, she encountered something that worried her.
That day, Aunt Zhang saw some brightly colored and very large strawberries in the market, and the price was not expensive, so she bought a pound and went home.
However, the more she took it home, the more she looked at it, the more she felt that something was wrong, how could these strawberries be so big? She couldn't help but wonder if these strawberries were hormones.
In fact, Aunt Zhang's worries are not unreasonable. Although there are many kinds of fruits on the market today, there are indeed some safety risks.
In order to cater to consumers' desire for the appearance and taste of fruit, some growers will use some plant growth regulators, also known as hormones, to ripen or improve the appearance of the fruit.
Although these hormones do not cause direct harm to the human body when used rationally, long-term large intake of large amounts will still cause certain health effects. So, which fruits may be hiding "hormone" risks?
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01. First of all, strawberries
Since strawberries are a highly seasonal fruit, in order to meet market demand, some fruit farmers use hormones to ripen strawberries and bring them to market earlier.
Although this allows consumers to taste the delicious taste of strawberries earlier, long-term use of hormone ripening strawberries may cause certain harm to human health.
02. The second is bananas
Bananas are a tropical fruit that requires long hours of transportation and storage. In order to keep bananas fresh and tasty during transportation, some merchants use hormones to delay the ripening process of bananas.
However, while doing so can extend the shelf life of bananas, it may also have some effects on the human body.
03. Finally, mangoes
Mango is a very popular tropical fruit, but due to its long growth cycle and susceptibility to pests and diseases, some growers use hormones to control pests and diseases and promote the growth and ripening of mangoes.
However, these hormone residues can be potentially harmful to human health.
So, how do we choose healthy fruits? Actually, the method is very simple, just pay attention to the following points.
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01. First of all, observe the appearance and color of the fruit
Naturally ripened fruits are usually more uniform in color and have a natural color. If the color of the fruit is too bright or there are abnormal spots, streaks, etc., then be careful, it may be the use of hormones.
02. Smell the fruit
Fresh fruit usually has a natural fruity aroma, while hormone-boosted fruit may have a weak smell or an off-flavored smell. Therefore, when buying fruit, you can smell it first, and if the smell is not right, don't buy it.
03. Feel the hardness and elasticity of the fruit to judge whether it is fresh.
Fresh fruit is usually firm and springy, while hormone-boosted fruit may be too soft or have an abnormal firmness. Therefore, when buying a fruit, you can gently press it to feel whether its firmness and elasticity are normal.
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Of course, for a particular group of people, choosing the right fruit is more important.
For example, those with autonomic disorders should avoid eating raw or cold fruits, as this may aggravate the condition.
This group of people should be more cautious when choosing fruits and avoid those fruits that may affect their health.
In conclusion, choosing the right fruit is essential for a healthy life. We must be cautious when buying fruits, and try to choose those fruits that are naturally ripe and free of hormone residues.
At the same time, we should also pay attention to moderate consumption and maintain balanced nutrition, so that we can truly enjoy the deliciousness and health brought by fruits.
In addition to learning to choose healthy fruits, we should also focus on the overall safety and quality of the food. In daily life, we can learn more about food safety and improve our awareness of self-protection.
At the same time, the government and relevant departments should also strengthen the supervision of food safety to ensure food safety and reliability in the market. Only in this way can we eat safely and healthily.