Introduction: In the summer, many people love to eat seafood. While seafood is nutritious, do you know what precautions to take when eating it? The following will tell you.
I. Drinking tea after eating seafood can lead to stones
The reason why it's not advisable to drink tea after eating seafood is similar to why it's not advisable to eat fruit. Tea also contains tannic acid, which can combine with calcium in seafood to form insoluble calcium. Eating tea before or after consuming seafood increases the chance of calcium and tannic acid combining. Therefore, it's best not to drink tea when eating seafood. Similarly, it's best to wait at least 2 hours.
II. Undercooked seafood contains bacteria
The main pathogens in seafood are Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which is relatively heat-resistant and can only be killed at temperatures above 80°C. Besides bacteria from the water, seafood may also contain parasite eggs, as well as bacterial and viral contamination from processing.
Generally, boiling in water for 4-5 minutes is considered thorough sterilization. Therefore, one should be cautious when eating seafood that is not cooked with heat, such as "drunk crab," "raw sea urchin," or "soy-preserved seafood." When eating sashimi, it's also crucial to ensure the fish is fresh and hygienic.
III. Eating seafood and fruit together can cause stomach pain
Seafood like fish, shrimp, and crab are rich in nutrients such as protein and calcium. Fruits contain a significant amount of tannic acid. If you eat fruit immediately after consuming seafood, it not only affects the body's absorption of protein, but the calcium in the seafood will also combine with the tannic acid in the fruit to form insoluble calcium. This can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. It's best to wait at least 2 hours.
Who should not eat seafood often?
1. People with gout, hyperuricemia, and arthritis should avoid eating seafood, as it is high in purines, which can easily lead to uric acid crystal deposition in the joints, worsening the condition.
2. People with allergies should be cautious with seafood. Besides avoiding specific allergens, there are no good preventive methods for seafood allergies. Red meat fish, which are high in histamine, should also be eaten less.
3. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should eat less seafood, as the pollution of seafood in our country is currently very serious. Mercury levels are generally超标 (exceeding standards), and mercury can affect the brain and nervous development of the fetus and infant.
4. People with hyperthyroidism should eat less seafood because it contains a lot of iodine, which can worsen the condition.
5. People who are prone to diarrhea and have sensitive stomachs from eating cold foods should eat less seafood to avoid stomach pain and diarrhea.