Coriander is really loved and hated, so do you like to eat cilantro?
Mr. Wu's love for coriander, can be said to have a soft spot, since he was a child under the influence of his family, like to eat coriander, later he learned to cook, coriander is in each of his dishes, indispensable seasoning, and every time is a large handful.
Whether it is refreshing vegetables, tender meat, or even seafood, Mr. Wu likes to use coriander to adjust the taste of the dish, but a meal is okay, every meal and every dish have coriander, Mr. Wu's family can't stand it, but Mr. Wu didn't listen to it.
However, not long after, the eldest brother, who is usually physically tough, went to the hospital because of this small detail.
At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that he was too busy with work, but the problem was that these symptoms became more and more serious, and even affected his normal life.
Accompanied by his family, Mr. Wu came to the hospital, and when the doctor got Mr. Wu's medical examination report, he found that Mr. Wu's liver function was abnormal, and the aminotransferase index was high, which meant that the liver may have been damaged.
After carefully inquiring about Mr. Wu's lifestyle and eating habits, the doctor found that Mr. Wu's liver problems may be related to his frequent late nights and excessive consumption of coriander.
Mr. Wu replied with some puzzlement: "Yes, I like to put coriander when I stir-fry, and I grab a handful of it every time." ”
The doctor explained seriously: "In addition to your lifestyle habits, eating too much coriander may also be a hidden danger, coriander is a nutritious vegetable, it is rich in vitamin C, carotene, and minerals, these nutrients are helpful for promoting digestion and enhancing immunity."
However, it also contains an ingredient called 'coumarin', which may cause a certain burden on the liver and even cause liver damage when ingested in large amounts. ”
And although coriander has a relatively high nutritional value, this does not mean that we can eat a large amount of coriander at will, because everyone's physical condition and physique are different, and we need to be cautious about eating coriander, a medicinal food, so as not to bring unnecessary burden to the body.
The doctor said to Mr. Wu: "You put so much coriander in the stir-fry, in fact, not everyone in your family is suitable for eating, for example, you have kidney disease, or you are allergic to coriander, these are not edible." ”
For example, in patients with kidney disease, coriander is high in potassium, which may not have any effect on people with normal kidney function, but it may aggravate the condition for patients with kidney disease.
This is because patients with kidney disease often have potassium metabolism disorders, and excessive potassium intake will increase the burden on the kidneys and even cause serious consequences such as hyperkalemia, so it is best to pay attention to controlling the intake when eating coriander.
There are also people who are allergic to coriander, but it may cause allergic reactions, mild cases may have symptoms such as itchy skin, redness and swelling, and severe cases may even have serious consequences such as breathing difficulties and shock. Therefore, people with allergies must be cautious before consuming coriander, and if they have allergic symptoms, they should seek medical attention immediately.
In addition, pregnant and lactating women should also be aware that although coriander itself is not significantly toxic, its unique aroma and taste may have adverse effects on the fetus and baby, and some components in coriander may also be transmitted to the baby through breast milk.
Therefore, pregnant and lactating women must consume coriander in moderation and with careful consideration.
Mr. Wu's story makes us wonder: do we have similar problems in our lives? Have you ever overlooked the potential risks of a certain food because of its excessive affection?
The suggestion is that while enjoying the food, we should also pay attention to our physical condition and the characteristics of the food, so as to eat scientifically and live a healthy life, and pay attention to maintaining a balanced and diverse diet, so that a healthy diet is not far from us.
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