All things are interrelated; some foods should not be eaten together, as doing so can lead to poisoning. It is essential to pay attention to your diet!
Common dishes like “Potato Stewed with Beef,” “Scallion Tofu,” and “Soy Milk with Eggs” may seem ordinary, but they are not scientifically sound. Did you know that some foods should not be consumed simultaneously? Eating them together can not only harm your digestive system but may also produce toxic substances. Therefore, be cautious about your dietary choices. Foods that are interrelated should not be eaten together.
1. Potatoes and Meat
Grandmothers often love to prepare hearty lunches for us using potatoes stewed with meat. There seems to be a misconception that this combination of vegetables and animal protein is ideal, but this is not the case. The human body requires two different enzymes to digest potatoes and meat. Therefore, after consuming dishes like potato stew with meat, it takes a long time for the body to digest them, which may lead to feelings of bloating and discomfort.
2. Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Cucumbers and tomatoes, classic salad ingredients, actually do not pair well. Cucumbers are alkaline, while tomatoes are acidic. When the stomach secretes gastric acid to digest cucumbers, the tomatoes have already begun to ferment, which is why you may often feel bloated after enjoying your favorite cucumber and tomato salad.
3. Alcohol and Coffee
After a night of partying, you might think of grabbing a cup of coffee to stay alert. Experts at an American research center have found that caffeine can inhibit the effects of alcohol. This means that a cup of coffee can keep your right brain awake for six hours, preventing drowsiness and increasing your heart rate, but it can also lead to severe dehydration.
4. Cauliflower and Pig Liver
Cauliflower contains a large amount of cellulose, and the aldehyde acid residues in cellulose can form chelates with trace elements like iron, copper, and zinc in pig liver, reducing the body’s absorption of these elements.
5. Bananas and Milk
Bananas should not be eaten with sour milk, as this can produce carcinogenic substances.
6. Crabs and Milk
After eating crabs, do not drink milk immediately. The cholesterol in crabs can react with the protein in milk, producing a substance harmful to the body. If this enters the bloodstream, it can obstruct blood circulation and digestive functions. While most people may not feel immediate discomfort, those with poor kidney function may experience severe rejection reactions.
7. Lamb and Chestnuts
Lamb and chestnuts are both difficult to digest, and cooking them together is not advisable; consuming them together may even lead to vomiting.
8. Tofu and Honey
Tofu is sweet and cold in nature, capable of clearing heat and dispersing blood, while honey is sweet and cool, promoting smooth bowel movements. Consuming both together can lead to diarrhea. Tofu contains various minerals, plant proteins, and organic acids, while honey is rich in a variety of enzymes; mixing the two can easily lead to adverse biochemical reactions. However, steaming tofu with rock sugar can have a remarkable effect in relieving cough.
9. Sweet Potatoes and Persimmons
Persimmons are a food that many people have a deep memory of, but sweet potatoes should also not be paired with persimmons. They should not be consumed together within a short time frame; if eaten in large quantities, they should be spaced at least five hours apart. This is because if consumed together, the sugars in sweet potatoes ferment in the stomach, increasing gastric acid secretion, which can react with the tannins and pectin in persimmons, leading to precipitation and hardening. In severe cases, this can cause gastrointestinal bleeding or gastric ulcers.
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