All things in the world contain the law of coexisting yin and yang, such as black and white, beauty and ugliness, fragrance and stench. Food also has both positive and negative aspects. After all, nothing in the world is 100% perfect, so we should be somewhat cautious about vegetables. Besides being able to fill the stomach and nourish the body, do they contain any taboos that could harm our health? We should be fully aware of them first, and then know how to avoid them. Only then can we remain safe and sound in our daily lives and protect our health. The first taboo—Daylily
Soak for two hours before cooking and eating.
Fresh daylilies contain "colchicine toxin," which can cause allergic symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea when eaten raw. Therefore, they must be soaked in water for two hours first, then cooked thoroughly over high heat before consumption. Simply stir-frying them lightly and eating them can easily trigger allergies.
The bright golden color of dried daylilies may be due to sulfur processing, which can cause food poisoning. Therefore, it is safest to soak dried daylilies in warm water for 30 minutes, then blanch them in boiling water for one minute, drain them, and then cook them. The second taboo—Eggplant
Women during their menstrual period and those with a weak spleen and stomach should avoid it.
Eggplant is cool and slippery, so it is not advisable for those with a weak spleen and stomach to eat too much. Women should also try to avoid it before and after their menstrual period. Overripe eggplant is toxic and should not be eaten. Eggplant contains components that can trigger allergies, and eating too much can make a person's nervous system unstable. People with allergies should avoid it. [China Cuisine] The third taboo—Taro
Not suitable for those with phlegm or allergies.
The mucus of taro can irritate the throat lining, which may worsen coughing and increase phlegm production. Therefore, those with coughs and phlegm should avoid eating it. The fourth taboo—Chives
Do not eat them after drinking alcohol.
Chives are considered warm and hot in nature. Eating too much can lead to dizziness and disorientation, and they should especially not be consumed after drinking alcohol.
People suffering from wind-heat type colds, inflammation, measles, tuberculosis, constipation, hemorrhoids, etc., should avoid eating them.
The fiber in chives is particularly coarse. People with digestive diseases or indigestion should not eat too much at once, otherwise, it will cause bloating and discomfort. The fifth taboo—Spinach
Avoid eating with high-calcium foods.
Spinach contains a high amount of oxalic acid, which can easily form calcium oxalate stones when consumed with high-calcium foods. Therefore, spinach should be avoided from foods like tofu, black sesame seeds, yogurt, etc., that are high in calcium. Do not eat them in the same meal or in close succession. Especially for those who already have kidney stones, it is best to avoid it. The sixth taboo—White radish
Patients with chronic gastritis, etc., should avoid it.
White radish is inherently cold in nature. People with a weak spleen and stomach, stomach and duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, simple goiter, etc., should not eat too much of it. White radish can affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine. Especially when taking medicine containing ginseng, fo-ti, rehmannia root, etc., one should avoid eating white radish. The seventh taboo—Chinese yam
Not suitable for those with gynecological tumors.
Chinese yam has an astringent effect, so those with constipation or difficulty in bowel movements should not eat it, as it will worsen the constipation.
Eating too much Chinese yam can promote the secretion of hormones in the human body, which is beneficial for most people. However, it is not suitable for those with gynecological tumors (including uterus, ovaries, breasts) or male prostate tumors, as it can promote the growth of tumors.