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August 08, 2022
In this article, learn more about Eight Useful Foods That Can Be Dangerous To Health. Eight useful foods that can be dangerous to health - 2 parts.
We continue with the second part of the list of useful and at the same time dangerous foods, if consumed in unreasonable quantities or in the presence of some health problems.
The first in our useful and harmful selection is the Brazil nut. It is a source of selenium № 1 - a trace element that helps the body fight infections. One nut gives the body up to 90 mcg of the substance, which is almost twice the required daily amount. If you eat 30 grams, your body will receive nearly 770% of the required dose of selenium.
Of course, this should not deny you the consumption of Brazil nuts, but do not eat it every day, but just eat 1 nut 2-3 times a week.
Brown rice
Brown rice is considered the most useful variety because it preserves the nutritional value of grains that contain cellulose and slow carbohydrates. But frequent consumption of large quantities leads to the accumulation of harmful substances in the body, including arsenic. Arsenic is a known human carcinogen. There is no specific harmless maximum dose of the element. The advice of experts is not to give up the consumption of brown rice, but to add more other slow carbohydrates to the menu (alternating with quinoa, millet ...).
Red meat and white beans
We end with two products that are often present on our table - red meat and white beans. They are sources of iron - an element that plays an important role in supplying oxygen to the muscles.
Deficiency of the element leads to weakness and fatigue, as well as liver failure. Cases of excessive amounts of the element in the body are rare, but it is good to know that they lead to damage to the brain, kidneys and liver. Symptoms of iron overdose include: yellowing of the skin, enlarged liver, irregular heartbeat, pigmentation, nausea, decreased appetite, stomach pain and weight loss.