After all,studieshave shown that a healthy diet and qualityeating patternscan reduce your risk for premature mortality significantly.
But like most things in life, there’s a catch.
And how and why does this happen in the first place?
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We spoke to several nutrition experts and a medical doctor to help answer these questions.
One of the more notableshellfish poisoning outbreaksoccurred in Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1987.
This resulted inover 100 peoplefalling ill after eating contaminated mussels; there were even a few fatalities.
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Depending on how much you eat, they can produce up to nearly 1 mg ofhydrogen cyanidein your body.
It also can containgrayanotoxins, which can lead to paralysis and even death.
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Honey can also be susceptible to heavy metal contaminations from arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and lead.
For infants in particular, honey can be risky.
“When not cooked properly, puffer fish are actually poisonous,” says Dr. McCampbell.
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Sprouts have been subject to a number of contamination outbreaks over the years.
Thoroughly cooking sprouts kills the harmful germs, and reduces the chance of food poisoning."
“You do want to avoid the microwaveable bags,” say the Nutrition Twins.
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It’s called a forever chemical since it stays in the body for very long periods of time.
It’s an endocrine disrupter and it can threaten fertility.
The EPA lists PFOA as a carcinogen.
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“Food toxicity is frequently the result of improper preparation or handling,” adds Dr. McCampbell.
“Bacteria multiply more quickly between 40140F.
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