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In the scorching summer, as the temperature became higher day by day, Lin Tao turned out the mat that had been lying all winter from the locker at home.
He carefully washed the mat and then carried it to the roof to dry. The wind blowing from the roof of the building was a little cool, and Lin Tao was spreading the mat when he suddenly heard a dry cough from the side.
When I looked back, it turned out to be the old man Zhou next door, who had just come back from the hospital, and his face was still a little pale.
"Old Zhou, have you just been discharged from the hospital, how is your health now?" Lin Tao asked with concern.
"Well, the doctor told me to rest, watch my diet, and eat less greasy and too irritating things. Zhou Lao smiled as he spoke, but there was a trace of imperceptible tiredness in his eyes.
Lin Tao nodded, and the two just stood on the roof of the building and chatted. Chatting and chatting, Zhou Lao mentioned a topic that has been very popular recently - some people say that eating certain nuts will cause cancer, which is more poisonous than bacon barbecue.
Lin Tao listened to it with relish, but he also had doubts in his heart. As a professional nutritionist, he has his own opinions on the effects of food on human health, so he naturally has reservations about this statement.
Lin Tao knows that nuts are actually very good food, rich in protein, healthy fats and a variety of vitamins, and eating some appropriately is good for the body.
However, there are two situations in which nuts may not be good for the body: moldy nuts and high-fat nuts that are eaten too much.
First of all, when it comes to moldy nuts, you have to know that there may be aflatoxin hidden in them, which is a big carcinogen.
Aflatoxin is very toxic, even if you eat less, the damage to the liver is not small, and the risk of liver cancer is greatly increased if you eat it for a long time.
Lin Tao reminded that nuts are particularly easy to mold in a damp place, once you see that the nuts are moldy, for your own health, you should throw it away quickly, don't hurt yourself because of a temporary gluttony.
Let's talk about nuts, although they are quite nourishing, but you can't eat too much.
For those who don't usually move much, eating too many high-fat nuts will convert those excess calories into body fat, making you quietly gain weight.
It is important to know that obesity is the root cause of many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even certain types of cancer.
Lin Tao also mentioned a study involving more than 10,000 adults that found that those who regularly ate nuts, especially those that were unprocessed and had no additional additives, had lower rates of heart disease and diabetes.
This study highlights the health impact of how much and how nuts are eaten.
After listening to Lin Tao's explanation, Zhou Lao was very interested, pondered for a while, and then asked: "Then how should we choose and eat nuts, so that we can enjoy the delicious taste without harming the body?"
Lin Tao thought for a while and replied, "First of all, you have to choose the kind of nuts that are original and have not been processed much, and avoid eating those with salt or sugar." Then there is the need to store nuts that are dry to prevent mold.
Finally, remember to eat nuts without overdoing them, just a small handful a day. ”
This conversation gave Lin Tao and Zhou Lao a deeper understanding of nuts. However, this also begs another question: if the nuts are already moldy, is there a way to at least partially salvage their nutritional value?
In this regard, Lin Tao made a detailed analysis. He said that once the nuts become moldy and produce aflatoxin, the toxin cannot be removed by simply washing or heating.
So, once you find that the nuts are moldy, the best thing to do to be safe is to throw them away to avoid health risks.
This answer, while somewhat straightforward, is the most responsible thing to do from a scientific and health perspective.
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