Lotus Root
Lotus root is a highly nutritious vegetable to eat in the autumn and winter. It has a high nutritional value, helps moisturize and reduce dryness, nourishes the liver and stomach, and enhances physical strength. Fresh lotus root can also be eaten raw, with a sweet, juicy, crispy, and delicious taste like fruit. However, we still have to avoid eating raw lotus roots because the lotus roots grown below the lotus stem are buried deep in the mud, where some people use fertilizer to grow lotus roots to increase nutritional value. Therefore, lotus roots not only have soil covering them but also have the ability to absorb more parasites, such as flukes and Fasciolopsis. Therefore, before eating lotus roots, they must be peeled, washed thoroughly, and then cooked at high temperatures for a long time, such as boiling, stir-frying, steaming, etc., to ensure better hygiene.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a very nutritious vegetable, high in vitamin C, fiber, sulforaphane, folic acid, cellulose, and other components that protect the cardiovascular system, improve vision, strengthen the immune system, and provide beauty and moisture to the skin…
Although broccoli is very good for health and nutrition, it does require patience when cooking. Its special physiological structure makes it easy for bacteria and insects to reproduce. Although it will be sprayed with insecticides during the growing process, we often find some insects, insect eggs, dirt… when cleaning it. In addition, according to research, broccoli also contains a lot of invisible parasites. Therefore, after washing broccoli, it should be blanched in boiling water before cooking.
Lettuce
Lettuce is a type of vegetable, where the edible part is the leaves. It is highly nutritious and is known as the “golden vegetable”. Lettuce is rich in water, folic acid, potassium, vitamins, fiber, and other components, which help maintain bowel health, strengthen bones, and enhance immune function. Lettuce is moist and juicy, and many people like to eat it raw or chilled, which is very delicious.
However, because lettuce has overlapping leaves that do not follow a consistent pattern, this also becomes a great advantage for resident parasites. Therefore, the amount of parasites in lettuce is relatively high. Try to separate each leaf of lettuce and wash it thoroughly, which will help you avoid the smallest corners where bacteria and parasites can reside.
Dangers of Microwaving Certain Foods
Many of us rely on microwaves to quickly prepare meals or snacks, but caution must be taken as some foods can be dangerous to health when heated in this appliance. Breast milk, broccoli, defrosted fruit, and other items should not be placed in microwaves, so it’s important to educate oneself on which foods are safe for use in this appliance.