Some dishes are delicious, vibrant, and mouth-watering, but others, which may seem perfect in color, aroma, and taste, or are simply dietary habits we are accustomed to, can cause poisoning or adverse reactions, and in severe cases, can be fatal. Dr. Zheng Wei from the 254th Hospital of the PLA lists some irrational pairings in common home-cooked dishes, hoping to raise everyone's awareness.
Chicken and Sesame: Sesame can nourish the liver and kidneys, nourish blood and promote fluid production, moisten the intestines to relieve constipation, and blacken hair. However, when consumed with chicken, it can lead to poisoning, and in severe cases, death. A common example is the dish "Scallion and Mushroom Chicken Cubes."
Garlic and Scallion: Both garlic and scallion are strongly irritating to the intestines. People with gastrointestinal diseases may easily experience symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea after consuming them. A common dish is "Spicy Green Beans" (Scallion-Fried Green Beans).
Spiced Tea Eggs (Tea + Eggs): Strong tea contains a significant amount of tannic acid, which can turn protein into indigestible, coagulated substances, affecting its absorption and utilization.
White Radish and Wood Ear Mushroom: As in "Red and White Radish and Wood Ear Mushroom Soup." Radish is mild in nature with a slightly cool character, known for its effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, strengthening the stomach and aiding digestion, resolving phlegm and stopping cough, promoting qi and relieving constipation, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, and tonifying the middle jiao to calm the organs. However, it should be noted that consuming radish with wood ear mushrooms may cause dermatitis.
Tomatoes and Fish: Vitamin C in tomatoes can inhibit the release of copper from fish. An example is "Tomato Stewed Flatfish."
C Crucian Carp and Winter Melon: Crucian carp is warm in nature and sweet in flavor, able to harmonize the stomach, tonify deficiency, reduce swelling and remove toxins, promote urination and increase lactation. However, when consumed with winter melon, it can lead to dehydration in the body. It is not suitable for people with low blood pressure or those who are physically weak.