1. "Japanese Bento": Don't bring raw food
Bringing raw food in bento boxes poses health risks. In the summer, some people like to imitate Japanese bento by bringing sushi or sashimi for lunch. This actually has health risks. Experts point out that in the hot summer weather, various bacteria breed vigorously. Raw seafood and poultry are more prone to spoilage. Therefore, it's best to eat less raw fish, shrimp, crab, etc.
The hot summer temperatures speed up food spoilage, making it common for people to get diarrhea from eating spoiled food. Therefore, office workers who bring their own lunch must take proper measures to preserve their food. This way, they can not only fill their stomachs between breakfast and lunch but also enjoy healthy meals.
2. Bean dishes spoil easily
We all know that bean products are very high in protein, delicious, and nutritious, and we eat them often in our daily lives. However, as is well known, bean dishes spoil very easily. As soon as the temperature rises, especially in the summer, they can go bad quickly. Therefore, the author suggests that on a hot summer day, you should not bring bean dishes in your bento box.
Of course, if you can ensure that the dish is kept in the refrigerator at home, the travel time is not long, and it can be put into the company refrigerator immediately upon arrival, then it's still okay to bring it.
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3. Green vegetables and seafood should be eaten freshly made
Green leafy vegetables (such as bok choy, spinach, chives, etc.) are also high-vitamin foods that we must eat regularly, and many people like to pack them in their lunch boxes. However, green leafy vegetables contain a substance called "nitrate" and should be eaten as soon as they are cooked. If stored for too long or reheated in a microwave, nitrates can be converted into carcinogenic "nitrites."
Vegetables are generally quick to stir-fry, so they must be cooked and eaten immediately. Storing them for too long or overcooking them will reduce their nutritional value, which is not conducive to our absorption of various nutrients. Therefore, this point requires special attention!
4. Separating dishes and rice extends shelf life
Separating dishes and rice into different compartments is another method to slow down the spoilage of homemade bento boxes. This is because foods can affect each other and accelerate spoilage. The sauce from the dishes soaking the rice can easily lead to spoilage. You should choose a lunch box with multiple compartments to place the rice and different types of dishes separately. This prevents flavors from mixing and prevents spoilage, killing two birds with one stone.
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