In the season of Guyou, many spring diseases are prevalent. Many people catch colds, coughs, and fevers due to catching a chill. Therefore, more people choose to eat light food. However, not all vegetables are nutritious during the Guyou season, and the cooking time is also important.
Vegetables that have just been harvested often carry various harmful substances to the human body. In today's crop planting and production, large amounts of fertilizers and other organic fertilizers are used. Especially for pest control, various pesticides are frequently applied. Sometimes, pesticides are even sprayed on vegetables just a day or two before harvesting. These fertilizers and pesticides are often harmful to the human body. It is crucial to maintain good health during the Guyou season.
In fact, fresh does not necessarily mean more nutritious. Scientific research has found that after most vegetables are stored for a week, their nutritional content remains almost the same as when they were freshly picked, and in some cases, it is completely identical. According to an American professor of food science, after a week of storage, tomatoes, potatoes, and cauliflower show a slight decrease in vitamin C content. However, after cabbage, cantaloupe, green peppers, and spinach are stored for a week, their vitamin C content remains largely unchanged. Cold-stored cabbage may even contain richer vitamin C than fresh cabbage.
Therefore, in daily life, we must not blindly pursue the freshness of vegetables while ignoring the potentially harmful substances they may contain. Fresh vegetables should be stored for an appropriate period of time to allow the residual harmful substances to gradually decompose and weaken before consumption. Vegetables that are prone to spoilage should be washed multiple times before eating. Additionally, the following foods are actually less beneficial when consumed fresh.
Guyou's everyday drink - New tea
From a nutritional standpoint, the freshest tea does not necessarily offer the best nutritional value. So-called new tea refers to tea leaves harvested less than a month ago. Since these teas haven't been stored for a period of time, some substances harmful to the body, such as polyphenols, alcohols, and aldehydes, have not been fully oxidized. Drinking new tea for a long time may cause diarrhea, bloating, and other uncomfortable reactions. New tea is especially unsuitable for people going through menopause. Individuals with insufficient stomach acid or elderly patients with chronic gastric ulcers and hepatitis B should avoid drinking new tea. New tea can irritate their stomach lining, causing gastrointestinal discomfort or even worsening their condition.
Guyou's favorite food - Fresh jellyfish
Fresh jellyfish contain various toxic amines such as serotonin and histamine, as well as toxic peptide proteins. Consuming them can easily lead to poisoning symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting. Therefore, fresh jellyfish should not be eaten. They must undergo repeated soaking in salt and alum to remove water and toxic mucoproteins before they are safe to consume.
Guyou's simple lifestyle - Fresh pickled vegetables
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