Reheating Vegetables Dangers: One habit is quite common in all of our homes – eating the leftover vegetables by heating them again the next day. Many times people keep it in the fridge, heat it two-three times and eat it. The reason is clear, time is saved, food is not wasted and vegetables are considered healthy anyway, but have you ever thought that some cooked vegetables can become poisonous when reheated? Yes, you will definitely be shocked to hear this, but it is true that the nutrients present in some vegetables break down due to repeated heating and form such compounds, which can be harmful for the body. Many reports and experts believe that vegetables especially containing nitrates get converted into nitrites when reheated. Nitrite can enter the body and reduce the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. This can cause problems like weakness, dizziness, vomiting, stomach pain. This effect can be even more serious in children, where even blue-skin syndrome can be seen. Apart from this, improperly stored rice, boiled things and cut fruits can also cause food poisoning due to growth of bacteria.
Therefore, it is important to understand which vegetables and which food should not be reheated, if you keep this information in mind, then not only your health can be saved but you can also stay away from many dangerous problems. Let us know about those vegetables and food items which should be avoided when reheated.
Which vegetables can become poisonous when reheated?
Some vegetables contain high amounts of nitrate. When they are heated again, the nitrate present in them gets converted into nitrite. Nitrite can show toxic effects in the body and affect the oxygen supply of blood.
These vegetables are considered higher risk:
-spinach
-Fenugreek
-Cabbage
-Mustard
-Green leafy vegetables
-Potato
-mushroom
-egg gravy
1. Spinach
Spinach is very high in nitrate. When it is heated again, the nitrite level increases rapidly. Due to this the oxygen level in the body can fall. It is considered very dangerous especially for children. Reheating spinach may increase the risk of these problems:
-dizzy
-Vomit
-weakness
-stomach pain
-Headache
-Blue-skin syndrome in children
2. Potato
The starch present in potatoes can break down and form toxic compounds when heated again. This increases the risk of food poisoning. Eating potatoes or potato curry that has been kept in the refrigerator for a long time after heating it can be harmful for health.
3. Mushroom
Mushrooms are rich in protein, but their protein structure changes when reheated. This can cause problems like stomach heaviness, gas, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, mushroom vegetable should be eaten fresh only.
4. Egg or Egg-Curry
If you make egg curry or bhurji, it is better to eat it immediately. If reheated, the egg protein may get damaged and may cause problems like stomach irritation and food poisoning.
What increases the risk of being kept in the fridge?
Not only reheating, but storing it wrongly can also be harmful.
The risk is higher in these things:
-Leftover leafy vegetables
-cut fruits
-salad
-cold rice
-Boiled things like boiled lentils or boiled potatoes
A bacteria called Bacillus Cereus grows rapidly in cold rice, which does not die even in the refrigerator. Consuming it can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea.
How to avoid this danger?
-Do not reheat leftover food again and again
-Eat fresh leafy vegetables
-Do not keep rice in the refrigerator for a long time
-Eat cut fruits immediately
-Do not leave food at room temperature for too long
(Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
