These days, one of the most common practices in a very busy life that we often run short of time is making a bunch of food and storing them in the fridge for later consumption. But, did you know reheating certain foods can actually turn them into TOXIC? Yes, and here, in this article, we will discuss 6 such foods which you must not reheat ever!
Reheating These Foods Is A Big ‘NO’
1. Rice
Rice is among the staple food for everyone and can be easily found in any of the houses worldwide. But, did you know raw rice contains spores that get turned into bacteria that stay alive even after it is being cooked? Yes, these bacteria can cause major illnesses and that’s why it is always recommended to never reheat rice. Consumption of reheated rice has been linked to diarrhea and vomiting.
2. Egg
A morning staple and powerhouse of protein, reheating eggs at a high temperature can make them toxic which can cause havoc in your digestive tract.
3. Potatoes
One of the most commonly used vegetables in Indian houses – potatoes should also be consumed fresh. When you reheat pre-cooked potatoes, you actually destroy the goodness (nutrition) of the vegetable and make it poisonous. Eating reheated potatoes can cause nausea and even food poisoning.
4. Chicken
All you chicken lovers out there – never reheat any chicken dishes. Why? like eggs, chicken is rich in proteins. When you consume reheated chicken – you don’t get any of the nutrition. Rather, it can lead to digestive issues such as- bloating, gastric, etc. But, do not throw away refrigerated chicken, you can use them in cold salads or wraps.
5. Mushrooms
Mushrooms are rich in proteins. They should be consumed the same day they are cooked. As they are enriched with proteins, their structure changes when reheated, which can be harmful to our body. When you eat reheated mushrooms, you put yourself at risk of digestive and even serous heart problems.
6. Green leafy vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are known for their nutritional values. But, reheating greens such as kale, spinach, etc can be harmful. Spinach is a rich source of iron and nitrates which when reheated can turn into nitrites and other known carcinogens. These carcinogens can raise cancer risks.
