Beets and turnips
Like spinach, Beetroots and turnips are high in nitrates, which when reheated changes to nitrites and spoils our health. Instead the food prepared using beetroots can be taken as it is without heating them.
Rice
Yes you read it correct.. Rice. Though there is a great debate going on whether rice can be reheated and consumed, researchers say, reheating rice which is not properly stored, actually causes illness. When cooked rice is left out for long periods of time, it can grow a potentially dangerous bacteria that is known to cause upset stomachs and diarrhea for a relatively short period of time. As long as you store your rice promptly and consume your leftover rice quickly, you should not have any issues reheating it.
Butter Lettuce
Butter Lettuce like spinach contains nitrates. Normally butter lettuce can be eaten raw. If it is a must to cook this butter lettuce, then cook and consume it on the same day. Do not reheat for second and third time. The high amount of nitrates easily causes food poisoning.
Potatoes
Most people who love potatoes don’t want to waste it and reheat this veggie and eat it. But the problem is, if they’re left to cool down at room temperature instead of immediately refrigerating, the warm temperatures can promote the growth of botulism, a rare bacteria. Botulism can’t be killed with a quick zap in the microwave, so it’s best to refrigerate them immediately to avoid any problems with reheating.
When we have leftovers, we like to reheat and consume them for the second and third time, especially if it is our favorite food. Though if it is your favorite food, if it comes under this list never reheat the food. However some foods are safe to consume after reheating, and others are not and can cause damage to our organism. It may be hard to believe that some healthy foods, when reheated, can be a possible danger to us, but these healthy foods lose their nutrients after we warm them up.
Sources
http://www.eufic.org/page/en/page/FAQ/faqid/why-not-reheat-mushrooms/ http://www.eatlivelovefood.com/reheating-spinach-and-other-taboos/ http://wyndmoor.arserrc.gov/Page/1972/3705.pdf http://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/PDF/Leftovers_and_Food_Safety.pdf
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