It is often said that eating more vegetables and less meat is the best way to stay healthy and lose weight. But we must also be vigilant: be careful about eating the "wrong" vegetables.
Symptoms of poisoning: Generally occurs within half an hour to 3 hours after eating undercooked or improperly boiled yard-long beans, with a maximum incubation period of over ten hours. Symptoms include discomfort in the upper abdomen or a burning sensation in the stomach, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
Correct cooking and processing method: The saponin in yard-long beans can be rendered harmless by heating at 100°C for over 30 minutes. Therefore, yard-long beans must be cooked thoroughly. It is recommended to stew them. If stir-frying, they must first be blanched in boiling water. Do not stir-fry over high heat; never prioritize a crispy texture or save time.
Daylilies Also known as golden needles
Symptoms of poisoning: Can occur 12 to 30 minutes after eating fresh daylilies, or after 4 to 8 hours in severe cases. Main symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Severe poisoning can lead to death.
Correct cooking and processing method: The detoxification process for fresh daylilies is complex, so health departments recommend eating dried daylilies and avoiding fresh ones. If processing fresh daylilies, you cannot stir-fry them directly. They must be boiled in water until tender, the water squeezed out, and then rinsed several times with clean water before stir-frying.
Sprouted potatoes and green tomatoes
Symptoms of poisoning: After consumption, symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, salivation, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur.
Correct handling method: Sprouted potatoes and green tomatoes must not be eaten under any circumstances.
Wild mushrooms
Symptoms of poisoning: Toxins in poisonous mushrooms can damage the human nervous system, causing hallucinations. Some toxins harm the liver and kidneys, leading to symptoms like fever and diarrhea.
Correct handling method: Wild mushrooms must not be eaten. If you enjoy mushrooms, it is safer and more reliable to purchase cultivated mushrooms from the market.