American nutritionist reveals the secret of food poisoning; The third dish may shock the Indians

I couldn’t think that something I loved could hurt me so much. At least that’s what I thought until my world’s favorite food got me into a bad case of food poisoning. A hawker cart, where I’ve enjoyed noodles and mousse for most of my adult life, used vegetables and other ingredients on a daily basis and that’s when I realized how many Many people get food poisoning because of the slightest carelessness. Especially with the seasonal changes all around, the most important thing is to make sure that you are particularly sure of the safety and freshness of the ingredients that you are about to consume. However, the risk of food poisoning is not limited to street vendors or restaurants. If you are not careful, you may suffer the consequences of homemade food.

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There are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to food. The obvious things are: don’t leave it out for too long, wash fruit before eating, and boil water when you’re unsure of its safety. However, there is much more to keep in mind when trying to prevent food poisoning, and we came across a helpful video by an American dietitian that lists other important points to consider. Cory L Rodriguez is an American holistic health and nutritionist who recently posted a video on her Instagram profile explaining which foods are most likely to give you food poisoning. . Along with the list, he also explains why these will give you food poisoning and how you can avoid getting an infection. This list has dishes like lettuce, meat and rice too! That’s right, Cory says that cooked rice left out in the open for too long produces toxins. Here are other foods to avoid:

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The tips that Cory shared to avoid food poisoning through these foods are quite simple and most of us can follow. The caption for Cory’s video lists tips for each type of food.

1. Poultry: Food poisoning caused by undercooked poultry can be easily avoided by thoroughly cooking the meat.

2. Lettuce: To avoid food poisoning through lettuce, buy the lettuce whole and cut off the outer leaves before eating.

3. Rice: We Indians depend on rice for a living and to avoid food poisoning through this staple we need to make sure to put the cooked rice in the fridge within an hour. Do not leave it for too long and definitely throw it away after 5 days.

4. Melons: When buying melons, especially honeydew melons and cantaloupe, buy the whole fruit and cut it yourself, not buy half-cut melons from the store.

5. Store-bought meat: If you buy store-bought meat, be sure to buy high-quality meat from a quality store and never leave it too long in the refrigerator.

6. Sprouts: When it comes to sprouts, just because of the nature of how they are made, it is very important that you buy from a quality source. Wash before use.

Now, follow the tips shared by Cory Rodriguez to avoid food poisoning in the coming summer months.

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