6 foods that pose the highest risk of parasitic worm infection.
(Baonghean.vn) - Many people live with worms and parasites in their bodies without knowing it, because worms and parasites can live in the body for a long time before causing disease. Many people become infected with worms and parasites because of their habit of eating raw or undercooked food simply because it tastes good... Below are some foods that pose a high risk of worm infection.
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| One of the causes of parasitic infections is the habit of eating raw pig blood soup, undercooked pork, and raw pig liver. Raw pig blood soup carries many pathogens from animal blood, increasing the risk of parasitic infections, digestive diseases, and encephalitis. The notion that it is a nutritious food is completely wrong. Therefore, we should absolutely avoid it and other undercooked foods. |
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| Snails live in deep mud and often harbor many parasites harmful to the body. Even more frightening, each snail can contain 3,000 to 6,000 parasitic worms. Therefore, health experts advise that snails must be thoroughly cooked before eating; undercooked snails should absolutely not be consumed. When eating, remove the snail's intestines and brain; the intestines, located at the tail, contain a lot of dirt, and the brain, located at the head, contains toxins that can easily cause dizziness and food poisoning if consumed in large quantities. |
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| Nem chua is made from raw meat, not cooked thoroughly, so consumers are very susceptible to contracting pork tapeworm infection if they eat nem made from pork containing tapeworm larvae (pork from pigs with cysts in its muscles)... In addition, nem is often made manually, and the processing is easily contaminated with dirt and bacteria; the seasoning and meat, if left past their expiration date and exposed to a humid environment, can easily develop mold and harmful bacteria. |
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| Many people prefer rare or medium-rare beef because they believe that cooked beef becomes tough and loses its sweet and savory flavor. However, according to health experts, eating rare beef is the quickest way to introduce parasites into the body. The rate of liver fluke infection in buffaloes and cattle ranges from 31-98%; the disease has an acute course, causing abdominal pain in the liver area, liver damage, and life-threatening complications. Furthermore, raw meat is a good environment for bacteria to grow if not properly preserved, leading to the risk of gastrointestinal infections and other consequences. |
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| Salads made from raw seafood are always popular because they retain their original flavor. Famous Japanese dishes like sashimi and sushi are also known for this cooking method. However, raw seafood contains many parasites that can attack the liver and gallbladder. In addition, consuming them can easily cause symptoms such as nausea, headaches, and enteritis. |
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| Raw vegetables are among the foods at high risk of containing harmful parasites. Vegetables grown on land, such as cilantro and lettuce, are often contaminated with worms and flukes. Furthermore, raw vegetables irrigated with dirty water and fertilized with fresh manure are breeding grounds for parasites; consuming them can easily lead to digestive diseases such as diarrhea, worm infections, or dysentery. |
