Three Food Types to Avoid This Summer:
Leftovers
With rising temperatures, bacteria and microorganisms can quickly proliferate on food during the summer months, increasing the risk of infections. To prevent this, refrain from consuming long-stored leftovers. Even when refrigerated, food can lose its flavor and nutritional value over an extended period.
Chilled Foods
While it may be tempting to indulge in chilled foods to combat the scorching heat, excessive consumption can lead to stomach aches and diarrhea. For women, in particular, it can cause issues related to the uterus and menstrual cycle.
Salt and Acidic Foods
During summer, when appetites tend to wane, many people turn to salty and acidic foods for a flavor boost. However, these foods often contain high levels of nitrites, which are harmful to the liver and can increase the risk of cancer if consumed in large quantities over a long period.
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Salt and acidic foods are often consumed during summer to enhance flavor, but they can be harmful to health in large quantities.
Three Actions to Avoid:
Don’t Take Cold Showers
After a long, tiring day in the summer heat, a cold shower may seem appealing. However, it’s best to avoid this practice as it can cause your pores, which open up to release sweat, to suddenly close up, leading to an abrupt change in body temperature, which is unhealthy.
Avoid Overworking Yourself
Summer is a time when people tend to feel more lethargic due to increased perspiration. It’s crucial to manage your workload during this season to prevent overworking and weakening your body.
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The summer heat and increased perspiration can make you feel more tired, so it’s important to manage your workload.
Don’t Skip Your Afternoon Nap
Summer days are longer, and this can disrupt our sleep patterns. Taking an afternoon nap during these sunny days can help rejuvenate your body, leaving you feeling refreshed and more focused for your afternoon tasks.
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Is Refrigerated Leftovers Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer?
Dr. Lam Van Man, Head of Research, Development and Technology Transfer Department of the Institute of Safety Food, has warned of the risk of food poisoning when reheating leftovers from the refrigerator. But what should we be aware of when it comes to the possibility of these leftovers causing cancer? Here, we explore what the experts have to say on the matter and offer some tips for safe eating.
Preserving Leftover Food from the Tet Holiday
With the beginning of the Lunar New Year, many households are stocking up on food to celebrate the festive occasion. While keeping food in the refrigerator is convenient, it can also be harmful to users if not done correctly. We have compiled a few tips to help ensure food remains fresh and safe to consume during Tet.