Be sure to wash thoroughly before eating
Shellfish and other seafood must be washed thoroughly before cooking. The purpose is to remove some of the dirt and bacteria from their bodies, and they must also undergo a short period of high-temperature heating to kill bacteria using high heat.
These foods are generally considered cool and yin in nature, so it is best to eat them with condiments like ginger and vinegar. Ginger is warm in nature and can balance the coolness of seafood, preventing discomfort. Vinegar itself also has a good bactericidal effect, which helps to eliminate residual harmful bacteria in seafood.
Do not eat with other cool foods
When eating these foods, people should also note that it is best to avoid consuming them with other cool foods, such as water spinach, cucumbers, and other vegetables. You should also avoid drinking carbonated drinks, ice water, or ice cream immediately after a meal. Additionally, be mindful of consuming less or no watermelon, pears, and other fruits that are considered cold in nature. This is especially important for those who are naturally of a cooler constitution, to avoid causing discomfort in various body systems.
Eating leftovers cold can easily lead to digestive diseases
Although seafood is rich in nutrients, it should not be eaten in excess. Consuming large amounts of seafood can easily damage the spleen and stomach, leading to gastrointestinal and digestive system diseases. Symptoms such as allergies, bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur, requiring prompt medication for treatment. In severe cases, poisoning can occur, and in more serious cases, it can lead to death, which necessitates hospitalization for emergency treatment and care.
The causes of the aforementioned phenomena are often due to the ineffective removal of harmful bacteria from the seafood in the initial stage, incorrect handling during the cooking process, or eating the food cold after it has been left overnight. Dr. Zhang pointed out that especially with seafood, some bacteria present in the body are not completely killed at high temperatures. After cooling, these bacteria can naturally regenerate or re-emerge. Therefore, if you plan to eat these foods the next day, they must be reheated.