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Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

Oct 27, 2016 12:23 IST
Microwaves may be our handy kitchen companions, but research shows that reheating some of your favourite everyday foods could actually be dangerous to your health.
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  • Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

    Chicken

    With its high protein content, chicken can cause several digestive problems if you reheat it after a day or two. The best way to consume leftover chicken is to add it to a cold sandwich or a salad.
  • Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

    Rice

    According to the Food Standards Agency, "Uncooked rice can contain spores of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. When the rice is cooked, the spores can survive, but if the rice is then left standing at room temperature, the spores will multiply and may cause vomiting or diarrhea. Reheating the rice will only make it worse."
  • Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

    Potatoes

    Yes, reheating potatoes makes them dangerous for your health, instead of useful since they lose their benefits and dietary quality. But the major issue is how you store the potatoes after they are cooked. If they are left to cool at room temperature and then left unrefrigerated, conditions may be right for growth of Clostridium Botulinum (botulism).
  • Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

    Celery, Spinach and Beets

    The nitrate content of celery, spinach and beets can turn toxic if reheated. This is because the nitrates get converted to nitrites and other carcinogens. So even if you're reheating a dish that includes these greens, it's best to remove them.
  • Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

    Eggs

    Reheating eggs when boiled or scrambled can in fact be toxic, and can wreak havoc on your digestive system.
  • Warning! 8 Everyday Foods You Should Never Reheat

    Mushrooms

    Mushrooms should always be eaten right after preparation, because the protein content can deteriorate as soon as you cut them up, and that's bad news for your belly.
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