As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for the people. Especially in today’s society, we pay more and more attention to food, not only seeking deliciousness but also safety. Nowadays, there is a greater emphasis on green vegetables that are natural and free of pollutants, meaning that the taste of vegetables should not only be refreshing but also nutritious, especially those that aid our digestion. Such vegetables are favored by many.
However, did you know that many vegetables in life appear very clean but actually contain many parasites? These parasites are not easily eliminated during their growth process, and if they are not completely destroyed before cooking, they can enter our bodies with the food, severely impacting our health. Therefore, doctors remind us: it’s better to go hungry than to eat vegetables full of parasites; would you dare to eat them?
Cauliflower: Cauliflower, which is what we commonly call “flower vegetables,” not only has a good taste but is also rich in nutrients. It helps promote metabolism and expel waste from the body.
However, from the appearance of this vegetable, we can see that it is very easy to hide parasites, and it is also favored by parasites. If it is not cleaned properly during washing, it is easy to consume these parasites. Therefore, we must be sure to wash this vegetable thoroughly and ensure it is cooked completely before eating.
Water Chestnut: Water chestnuts are a type of aquatic plant that generally live in swamps, ponds, or shallow fields. Regardless of where they survive, their environment is mostly surrounded by mud, making them easy to be infected by parasites, which are also difficult to eliminate.
So when we eat water chestnuts, although they are refreshing and loved by many, we must be cautious of the parasites that may be present on their surface. In severe cases, this could lead to diarrhea and vomiting. Therefore, if you cannot ensure complete cleaning, it is best not to eat them.
Lettuce Leaves: Lettuce is also a common vegetable. Additionally, with the development of modern technology, significant progress has been made in the cultivation of this vegetable, allowing us to enjoy lettuce even in cold regions.
However, one point should not be overlooked: although great strides have been made in the technology of vegetable cultivation, the leaves of vegetables are very susceptible to parasite infections during their growth, and they are also favored by those tiny parasites that are not visible to the naked eye. Therefore, they can easily be overlooked during washing, and if ingested, over time, they may affect health.
Oiled Wheat Vegetable: Oiled wheat vegetable is very low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion, making it very popular among people looking to lose weight. Furthermore, similar to lettuce leaves, oiled wheat vegetable is also highly susceptible to tiny pests, especially parasites that prefer to consume the leaves.
Especially the stems of the oiled wheat vegetable, are an excellent hiding place for parasites. Many people only wash oiled wheat vegetable simply with water, which cannot effectively wash the parasites away. Moreover, this vegetable is often used in cold dishes, making it even less likely to completely kill or remove the parasites, so care must be taken when using it.
Green vegetables are beneficial for health, but we must also be cautious when selecting them. That’s all for today’s sharing. If you have any other opinions or viewpoints, please leave a comment below, and you can also follow me for daily shares on health and wellness information.
