We need food to live, but did you know some foods are dangerous and even deadly? Today, I’m sharing a list of 7 dangerous food items.
watch out for these dangerous food items!
- Soy – eating too much soy can reduce fertility in women because it contains plant compounds that mimic estrogen. Easting large amounts of estrogens are what might reduce fertility.
Photo by Quinn Dombrowski (edited) - Oranges – the acid in citrus fruits like oranges can cause acid reflux and if eaten frequently on an empty stomach can cause irreversible damage to your stomach lining!
Photo by Francisco Antunes (edited) - Bananas – eating too many bananas or other potassium rich foods can actually lead to cardiac arrest
Photo by keepon i (edited) - Fish – Many fish contain mercury, which can cause vision, hearing and speech problems, and even muscle weakness.
Photo by Gideon (edited) - Brazil nuts – you can actually lose your nails from consuming too much selenium rich foods like Brazil nuts!
Photo by Jean Marconi (edited) - Dried figs – there’s actually something called hypercalcemia, which is when you have too much calcium intake from vitamins and calcium rich food like dried figs. Hypercalcemia can cause kidney problems, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
Photo by Scott Dexter (edited) - Water – probably the most surprising thing that could be dangerous to consume too much of is water (okay it’s not actually food but this is super important to know). Excessive water consumption can lead to water intoxication and it can actually be deadly. If your urine is consistently clear (not yellow), you may be consuming too much water.
Photo by Ryan Hyde (edited)
Which item from this dangerous food list is most surprising for you?
Omg, I did know about bananas and dried figs! Thanks for sharing, xoxo
Lara
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I believe the quantities consumed would have to be pretty huge to have those side effects. But I have heard some of this.
This is so interesting to me! The things you think are good could potentially be bad. Though my motto, is everything in moderation!
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I don’t eat too many of any of these things. IN fact, I probably eat too little. lol
So interesting! I’ve heard of soy. But surprised about oranges and bananas. And WATER?! In pregnancy, I’m told that the more, the better. Constant clear pee is the goal 🙂 xo
And that’s why they say that moderation is so important! It’s never good to eat only one thing, all the time!