1. Body Odor
Research has found that red meat can have an adverse effect on body odor.
2. Acne
High saturated and trans fats can increase subcutaneous fat, which can stimulate an increase in acne. Scientists have pointed out that frequent milk consumption can also lead to a high incidence of acne.
3. Allergies
Allergies are the number one side effect of food. Theoretically, any food can cause an allergic reaction. But in reality, 90% of allergic reactions are caused by the following 8 types of food: milk, eggs, peanuts, nuts (including Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, and pecans), fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat.
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4. Candidiasis (also known as yeast infection)
An overgrowth of the body's natural yeast leads to a yeast infection, and food achieves this by affecting the body's yeast levels (food provides nutrients for yeast). Foods that may contribute to yeast infections are: sugar, vinegar, refined carbohydrates, baking powder, and foods rich in yeast.
5. Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Many foods can cause heartburn. Some foods can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter (a muscle that allows food to pass from the esophagus to the stomach), which can, in some cases, lead to higher levels of stomach acid than usual. The above situations can greatly increase the chances of acid reflux. The most common foods that trigger heartburn are citrus fruits, fried and fatty foods, vinegar, tomatoes, and chocolate.
6. High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Animal-based foods are relatively high in cholesterol. Consuming these foods can raise the level of cholesterol in the human bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease. Related foods include: the brains, liver, kidneys, and spleens of cattle, pigs, and sheep; and eggs.
7. Kidney Stones
High animal protein and low fiber can lead to the formation of kidney stones. Some studies suggest that calcium intake in the diet should be increased, while the intake of salt and animal protein should be reduced, and foods rich in oxalate should be reduced. Oxalate in foods like spinach, cocoa, nuts, chili, and tea combines with calcium to form calcium oxalate, which cannot be absorbed by the body and is excreted in feces.
8. Cognitive Impairment and Memory Loss
A study conducted by the medical center at Rush University in Chicago pointed out that, especially for some elderly people, if the food they consume contains too much copper, it can slow down their learning and thinking abilities and cause a rapid decline in memory.
9. Edema
High-salt, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods can cause edema. The body needs a certain concentration of salt to maintain internal balance, but excessive salt intake raises the body's salt concentration. To dilute the high salt concentration, the body retains a large amount of water, leading to edema.
10. (Migraine) Headaches
Food can trigger not only migraines but also tension-type headaches—a feeling like wearing a "tight headband," with pain throughout the entire head. It causes headaches by affecting chemicals in the brain or by chemically altering the size of blood vessels. Some people may experience more blood flowing to their brain due to the high levels of the amino acid tyramine and phenylethylamine in food, leading to headaches. Common foods that may cause headaches include: aged cheeses, beer, red wine, chocolate, and foods containing nitrates (such as smoked or cured meat products).
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