Can Be Poisonous, Here are 6 Foods that Should Not be Reheated - Harmful to Health

Kapanlagi.com - For the sake of wastefulness, we often reheat food to be enjoyed again. Yes, food that is still warm indeed has a more delicious taste. However, not many people know that there are several foods that should not be reheated. Instead of being able to be enjoyed while still warm, these foods can actually be harmful to health.

Unfortunately, not many people know what types of foods should not be reheated. Whereas, if these foods are reheated, they can be toxic and pose a health risk. In addition, it could be that these foods are the ones we usually enjoy every day.

So what are these foods? Summarized from various sources, here are several types of foods that should not be reheated.

1. Rice

Rice is the staple food of most Indonesian people. Not many people know that rice is actually one of the types of food that should not be reheated. In fact, reheating rice is said to make it poisonous and threatening to health. This is because reheated rice is suspected to contain Bacillus cereus bacteria. This bacteria can cause poisoning.

2. Eggs

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Eggs are a source of protein. Eggs are one of the types of food that are consumed quite often. However, eggs should not be reheated, especially at high temperatures using a microwave. Eggs contain nitrogen which is not resistant to heat. Heating eggs will cause nitrogen to produce carcinogenic substances. These substances will have a negative impact on the digestive system if consumed.

Therefore, it is advisable to consume eggs immediately, as eggs are rich in vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. In addition, consuming eggs immediately is also good to avoid the emergence of carcinogenic substances, which are harmful to the body.

3. Certain Types of Vegetables

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Vegetables are recommended to be consumed regularly. Vegetables contain many vitamins and nutrients that the body needs. Although they are healthy, it turns out that there are some types of vegetables that should not be reheated. Some of these vegetables include spinach and celery.

According to cookinglight.com, heat can cause spinach and celery to release carcinogenic substances that can be harmful to health. That's why the best way to consume these vegetables is when they are still fresh. Or at least, cook them once in a short period of time.

4. Potatoes

Besides rice, potatoes are also a source of carbohydrates consumed by many people. In addition to carbohydrates, potatoes also contain many nutrients, such as vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C. However, just like rice, potatoes are also a type of food that should not be reheated. This is because vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C in potatoes can produce Clostridium botulinum, which can cause poisoning.

5. Chicken Meat

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There are many processed chicken meat dishes. Chicken meat is indeed one of the favorite foods of many people. This type of food is also known to be rich in protein. However, it turns out that protein in chicken meat can produce toxic substances when heated. If you have to heat chicken meat, it is recommended to heat it with a low flame. This is believed to reduce the risk of protein damage in chicken meat.

6. Mushrooms

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If you are a mushroom food lover, it is recommended to consume the food as soon as possible. Mushrooms contain a lot of protein and minerals. Both of these contents should be consumed as soon as possible. As reported by food.ndtv.com, storing mushroom-based dishes for too long and reheating them can break down the protein in them.

This will cause mushrooms to lose their nutritional content. Not only that, heated mushrooms can also pose a threat to the digestive system. Because, heated mushrooms will produce toxins derived from oxidized nitrogen and free radicals. So, if you really have to store mushrooms for a long time, make sure to store them in a cool condition.

Well, those are some types of foods that should not be reheated for health reasons. So from now on, do not heat the aforementioned foods. Cook enough so as not to feel wasteful, so there is no need to heat and consume them again.

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