Beware of Five "Hidden Dangers" of Eating Boiled Fish
Boiled fish, a specialty originating from Chongqing, has greatly stimulated people's appetite with its unique ultra-spicy flavor, rich color, and oily fish fillets, becoming a widely loved dish across the country. However, the impact of eating boiled fish on human health is rarely a concern.
There have been media reports: some people suffered from "soft tissue abscesses" from eating too much boiled fish. Although doctors later said this was an extremely rare phenomenon, reactions such as breaking out in pimples, getting "heatiness" (a concept in traditional Chinese medicine), and stomach discomfort after eating boiled fish are common experiences for many.
Below, from the perspective of food nutrition, we will analyze whether boiled fish affects health, so everyone can eat with peace of mind.
·Salt·
The daily salt intake for a normal person should be 3-5 grams, but the amount of salt in boiled fish far exceeds this normal standard. The resulting hidden dangers are:
Excessive salt intake can easily lead to an increase in body fluids. If excess water cannot be expelled from the body in time, it can cause swelling in the hands and feet and weight gain. Women who eat boiled fish during their menstrual period may worsen the condition of edema and easily feel tired. Excessive salt intake can easily lead to nervous tension, high blood pressure, and can also affect the elasticity of blood vessels.
·Oil·
Oil contains a large amount of calories and fat. Consuming it in excess will also increase the body's fat content. The daily intake of 30-50 grams of edible oil (including the oil content in food) per person can meet the body's needs, and excessive intake is not advisable. The oil used to make boiled fish is not only used in large quantities but is also repeatedly heated. The resulting hidden dangers are: Excessive oil intake leads to excessive fat intake in the body. It destroys the nutritional components in the fish, and after people eat it, they cannot normally absorb the required nutrients.
·Chili Peppers·
Most people know that eating too many chili peppers can make people feel "heatiness" and cause internal "heat". Boiled fish contains an excessive amount of chili peppers, and the resulting hidden dangers are: It strongly stimulates the digestive tract, and in severe cases, it can cause gastrointestinal bleeding or induce ulcers. It can also cause constipation. It can lead to deep abscesses in the skin, affecting facial appearance.
·Side Dishes·
The unique taste of boiled fish can easily cause people to neglect the intake of other foods while eating it. The side dishes in boiled fish are monotonous; besides the fish, the vegetable is often only bean sprouts. Long-term consumption leads to an unbalanced diet. With the spicy and numbing fish, most people will over-consume cola and beer, feeling it's thrilling and also helps to reduce the spiciness. However, these are all beverages that the body should not consume in excess. Cola has a very high sugar content and contains stimulating ingredients like caffeine. Excessive consumption of beer, with its alcohol content, increases the burden on the liver, causing fat accumulation, and in severe cases, can lead to fatty liver.
·Intense Flavor·
The intense spicy and numbing flavor of boiled fish greatly stimulates the taste nerves, increasing the secretion of saliva and gastric juice, accelerating gastrointestinal motility, and making people excited. The resulting hidden dangers are:
It can lead to taste fatigue and dependency, making people crave more and more. This is why some people eat boiled fish every few days.
Tip: Through the above analysis, when we fall in love with the delicious taste of boiled fish, we should pay attention to the following points: Do not eat boiled fish in excess, especially those "addicted" people who have to have a basin every few days should be mindful of moderation.
Boiled fish is a high-protein, high-calorie food. Although eating high-energy food is beneficial as the weather gets colder, it should be paired with vegetables and fruits to avoid vitamin deficiency. Eating boiled fish can lead to poor bowel movements the next day, which is because it's too spicy. At this time, it's best to drink more tea, and if you have radish, you can eat some to relieve gas.
The direct consequence of eating boiled fish is a sore throat and "heatiness," because these foods are considered to promote "dampness" in traditional Chinese medicine, which easily leads to phlegm and internal heat. You should drink chrysanthemum tea to counteract it. If you often eat boiled fish in winter, you should drink at least 1000 ml of water daily to alleviate the "heatiness."