Eating sprouted peanuts risk liver cancer?

March 5, 2016 22:55

When peanuts sprout, not only does their nutritional value decrease significantly, but they also produce aflatoxin, a toxin that causes liver cancer in the body.

Vegetables provide our bodies with a lot of energy and nutrients needed for daily activities. However, if vegetables and fruits are stored for too long, they will deteriorate and become foods with deadly toxins.

Potato

Nutritionists say that potatoes contain a lot of solanine, which is considered a form of antibiotic in plants with a large amount of cyanic acid. When potatoes are stored in a place with a lot of light and high temperature, it will cause the potatoes to sprout or turn green on the outside surface.

At this time, the amount of solanine will be concentrated mostly in the sprouts and the green skin on the outside, making the potatoes bitter and toxic to the point of being unusable. Potato poisoning will cause abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, more severe will lead to delirium, dilated pupils, fever, hypothermia, hallucinations, shock... the most serious is death.

Sweet potato

Although not as dangerous as potato sprouts, it is also recommended not to eat sprouted sweet potatoes because they contain toxins. This toxin can cause vomiting, stomachache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea...

If you see sprouts in the potatoes, remove them and soak them in salt water before using them! In addition, when you buy sweet potatoes, you should store them in a cool, dry place, away from light and wind. Hot and humid air will cause the potatoes to sprout quickly.

Peanut

When peanuts sprout, not only does their nutritional value decrease significantly, but they also produce aflatoxin, a toxin that causes liver cancer in the body. This toxin is very stable at high temperatures, so when cooked, although the fungal spores are destroyed, their toxins are not completely destroyed.

The proper way to store peanuts is to dry them thoroughly and then store them in cool, dry places, away from sunlight. In addition, you should avoid eating sprouted peanuts to ensure your health.

Ginger

When ginger sprouts, it produces sulfur, a substance that causes severe liver damage. Not only that, the ginger root also contains a toxic compound called shikimol, which has a serious impact on our digestive system.

When choosing, you should pay attention to the color and appearance of the ginger's skin. Brightly colored, firm, unbruised and unwilted ginger is delicious ginger and ensures nutrients for health.

According to Health and Life

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