Don’t eat these “two kinds” nuts casually! It can be called a "deadly killer", especially the first one! Let’s take a look together! Nuts are the foods that people eat more frequently in their lives.
Because nuts have a good taste and are rich in fat, protein, carbohydrate and other substances, which can provide the human body with enough nutrition, it has been popular among many people. But not all nuts are healthy, and if eaten incorrectly, they may become deadly killers.
1. The deadly killer among nuts.
1, ginkgo .
Ginkgo is the seed of ginkgo tree. It has high nutritional value and is rich in vitamins, carotene and riboflavin . It is also a common substance in traditional Chinese medicine, which can benefit the lungs and replenish qi, protect blood vessels, etc. When autumn comes, there will be a lot of ginkgo fruits under the ginkgo tree, and many people will pick up these fruits under the tree. But every year, there are endless news about poisoning caused by accidental ginkgo eating.
So why does this happen? It is obviously a nut that is beneficial to the body, but after eating it, it becomes poisoned. The reason for this is that these people eat it wrongly. Because ginkgo contains substances such as ginkgo acid and ginkgo diphenol, these substances are toxic substances. Regular consumption of ginkgo will damage the nervous system , which will lead to dyspnea , vomiting, and diarrhea.
2, bitter almond .
For friends who often take care of their health, they all know that bitter almonds can relieve cough and relieve asthma, usually moisten the stool, lower qi and protect the lungs, etc. Eating some bitter almonds appropriately is also beneficial to health, but there is also a toxic component in bitter almonds. This substance will release hydrocyanate after it is decomposed by the human body's gastrointestinal intestines. This is also a strong toxic substance that can damage the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system. If taken overdose, it will cause dizziness, nausea, weakness in the limbs, chest tightness and shortness of breath and other poisoning reactions. If treatment is not done in time, death may also occur.
2. What are the precautions for eating ginkgo?
1. Take it after heating and peeling.
Because ginkgo also contains a large amount of toxic ingredients, if you want to reduce the content of these toxic ingredients, you need to fully heat it. Therefore, before eating ginkgo, you must fully heat it and peel it before taking it.
2. Do not take it in excess or for a long time.
Although ginkgo after sufficient heating can reduce toxins, it does not mean that there is no toxin. Therefore, when eating ginkgo, you must not take too much or for a long time. For adults, the amount of ginkgo should not exceed 7 grams each time. Eating too much will increase the chance of food poisoning. Children and pregnant women are prohibited from taking it.
3. Choose a regular place to buy.
For friends who like to eat ginkgo, when purchasing ginkgo, you must choose a regular place to buy it. Never pick it up under the ginkgo tree by yourself.
3. What are the precautions for eating bitter almonds?
When eating bitter almonds, you must pay attention to the amount you consume and must not eat too much. If you experience chest tightness, shortness of breath and weakness within 1 to 2 hours after eating bitter almonds, you need to treat it in time. For patients with mild poisoning, you can use gastric lavage or vomiting to detoxify. For patients with severe poisoning, you need to be sent to the hospital for medical treatment in time.
