If you don't court death, death won't court you. First, let's look at some cringe-worthy data: over 200,000 people in our country suffer from poisoning accidents annually due to improper food and drink. Is this science? Believe it or not, even a common vegetable like Chinese yam can cause poisoning when improperly paired. For the health of your parents, grandparents, and other family members, everyone should take a good look at this!
Three major taboos of Chinese yam:
1. Do not eat Chinese yam raw.
Just because Chinese yam can be cooked doesn't mean it can be eaten raw. It contains certain toxins, and eating it raw can easily lead to food poisoning.
2. Do not eat in excess.
Although Chinese yam is mild, consumption must be in moderation. It contains phytoestrogens, and excessive consumption may stimulate hormones, leading to endometrial hyperplasia, which can cause irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and abdominal pain.
3. The sap of Chinese yam is toxic.
The skin of Chinese yam contains saponin, and the sap contains plant alkaloids. A small number of people may experience allergies and itching upon contact. Therefore, avoid direct contact when handling Chinese yam.
Incompatible pairings for Chinese yam:
1. Incompatible with carrots, cucumbers, and pumpkins.
Chinese yam is rich in vitamin C, while carrots, cucumbers, and pumpkins are rich in vitamin C decomposing enzymes. If eaten together, the vitamin C in the yam will be decomposed and destroyed.
2. Incompatible with pork liver.
Pork liver contains trace metal elements like copper, iron, and zinc, while Chinese yam is rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C will be destroyed by accelerated oxidation upon contact with metal ions.
3. Incompatible with alkaline foods or medicines.
Chinese yam is rich in amylase, and alkaline ingredients will inactivate amylase, thereby reducing the nutritional value of the yam.
4. Incompatible with shrimp.
Chinese yam and shrimp are considered to be antagonistic foods. Eating them together can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
5. Incompatible with venison.
Chinese yam should not be paired with venison. Both are astringent, and eating them together can easily cause constipation.
6. Incompatible with fish.
Chinese yam and fish cannot be eaten together, including carp and crucian carp. Eating them together can cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
7. Incompatible with Kansui root.
Chinese yam is a food that nourishes the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and moistens the lungs, while Kansui root has a strong purgative effect, stimulating the intestines to increase peristalsis and causing diarrhea. These two effects are opposite; consuming them together can lead to physical discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
8. Incompatible with buckwheat.
Chinese yam and buckwheat are antagonistic. Eating them together can cause physical discomfort.