Some Foods Can Become Fatal if You Eat Too Much of Them

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 Lean Meat Animal meat is one of the best sources of protein and vitamin B-12, and most dietitians will advise their patients to stick to lean meat and avoid the fattier cuts. The problem is that consuming too much animal protein causes the body to produce a hormone called IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1). This hormone can accumulate in the body and lead to accelerated aging and cancer. If you need to get proteins, try balancing your diet between lean meat and legumes.

  Oranges and Tomatoes
Both fruits are jam-packed full of vitamin C and are often recommended for their health benefits. While they are indeed good for your health, overeating them can become a serious problem. Tomatoes and oranges are highly acidic, and increased consumption of them can lead to acid reflux. On its own, reflux is relatively harmless, but repeated bouts will damage your esophagus and cause Barrett’s Esophagus, which is a state where the esophagus is covered in precancerous abrasions.

Spinach This leafy green is rich in vitamins, minerals, iron, protein, and fiber, making it an amazing addition to your diet. Spinach is also a good source of lutein, which helps prevent macular degeneration. “So what’s the problem?” you may be asking. The answer is that spinach also contains high levels of oxalate, which triggers the formation of kidney stones. If you’ve got a history of kidney stones, you’ll want to avoid spinach.  Soy The go-to meat substitute for many vegetarians, soy is rich in proteins and helps lower cholesterol levels, and even reduces blood pressure. However, soy also has a “dark side” – it hinders iron absorption in the body, which can quickly lead to anemia. Furthermore, soy contains phytoestrogen, which mimics the female hormone estrogen. Phytoestrogen can lead to endometrial hyperplasia, which can lead to uterine cancer. Furthermore, in men it can lead to the development of feminine features if consumed in large quantities.  Canned Tuna Canned tuna is often recommended by dieticians and trainers as a good source of protein that's also low in calories. But problems arise from the high mercury levels in canned tuna. Mercury poisoning causes vision problems, speech and hearing problems, impaired coordination, and damage to muscle tissues. In severe cases it can be fatal, so don’t eat more than five cans a week.  Brazil Nuts In moderation, Brazil nuts are small, delicious bombs of health; rich in fiber, protein, and fatty acids. Add to that their ability to lower cholesterol levels and reduce blood pressure and you’ll think they make a great snack. But problems arise from the high levels of selenium in these nuts. Selenium is an essential nutrient, but in large doses it becomes toxic. Selenium toxicity leads to loss of hair, brittle nails, neurological damage, and eventually death. To make sure you are not overdoing it, avoid eating more than ten a day.

Walnuts can slow the progress of prostate cancer

According to a recent study that appeared in the Journal of Medicinal Food showed that diets rich in whole walnuts or walnut oil can slow prostate cancer growth. ‘While they (walnuts) are high in fat, their fat does not drive prostate cancer growth. In fact, walnuts do just the opposite when fed to mice,’ lead scientist and research nutritionist Paul Davis from University of California Davis.


How was the study carried out?

In the study, researchers used a mixture of fats with virtually the same fatty acid content as walnuts as their control diet. The mice were fed whole walnuts, walnut oil or the walnut-like fat for 18 weeks. While the walnuts and walnut oil reduced cholesterol and slowed prostate cancer growth, in contrast, the walnut-like fat did not have these effects, confirming that other nut components caused the improvements – not the omega-3s. The walnut diet also reduced levels of the hormone IGF-1, which had been previously implicated in both prostate and breast cancer. (Read: Health benefits of walnuts)

What did the researchers conclude?
‘We showed that it is not the omega-3s by themselves, though, it could be a combination of the omega-3s with whatever else is in the walnut oil,’ Davis said. In addition, the research demonstrated that walnuts modulate several mechanisms associated with cancer growth. ‘The energy effects from decreasing IGF-1 seem to muck up the works so the cancer can’t grow as fast as it normally would,’Davis stressed. (Read: 6 symptoms of prostate cancer all men should know)


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