Bad Foods

  It is a known fact that drinking alcohol, of any type, makes you feel happy, mentally at least. However, jokes apart alcohol has a very profound effect on your body. One of the recent studies conducted on alcohol has been conducted by the... -

  Having sushi for lunch has been the craze among Americans who want to lose weight. After all, the slender Japanese beauties look wonderful, so do our celebs who claim to live on sushi for lunch, dinner and every meal in between. But can... -

  Kale, licorice, grapefruit – Quite a healthy bunch of foods, isn’t it? Well, would you be shocked if you were told that these foods, and more like these, can actually interfere with some prescription drugs that you may be taking. The ... -

While certain fruits and vegetables are considered to be beneficial for our health by supplying us with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, there are a few that are known to cause severe headaches. While headaches might actually be the effect of serious... -

Michael Bloomberg, the beleaguered Mayor of the New York City, is a happy man these days. The reason being his ambitious blanket ban on super-sized soda and other sugary drinks has enlisted support from a very influential lobby of diet companies such as... -

  Spoilage of food by pathogenic microbes is not limited only to meats, cereals, fruits and vegetables. Even alcohol can get rotten and cause one to experience the ill effects of food poisoning. The shelf life of an alcoholic beverage will depend... -

  As per the “Coconut Diet” consuming at least one serving of coconut in each meal of the day, including breakfast, can help one lead a healthier lifestyle. However, coconuts are famous for their high fat content and potential to add high... -

Chili – the biker’s staple food and a favorite among several Americans, is slowly capturing the breakfast tables. Sizeable populations of foodies, who like to eat good food all time, do not mind including chili for breakfast. However, is this a welcome... -

Luscious red strawberries are much loved for their sweet and tangy taste and are an indespensibe part of many desserts. However the presence of microbes on these berries make them unfit for consumption and affect our health in a not very desirable manner... -

Slices of cool, refreshing lemon may enliven your tea but eating a rotten one may jeopardise your health seriously. Spoilage can occur if one does not know how to store lemons or is not following sufficient hygiene practices which ultimately encourage... -

Sweet tasting blueberries are easily prone to spoilage and rotting due to their small size and soft exteriors. Eating them in such a state can lead to many undesirable health effects. To prevent this, it is important to learn how to store blueberries ... -

Spoilt ham when eaten, has dangerous effects that are best avoided to safeguard health and ensure your well being. Obtained from the hind region of  pig, this cut of meat is tinned, cured or served completely cooked. The raw meat is a natural habitat for... -

Summer is here with an abundant supply of sweet delicious mangoes. However much we love this fruit, the health effects of eating rotten mango should be known by all. Spoilage occurs due to many microbes that are harmful if ingested. They cause food poisoning... -

A much loved nutritious vegetable, carrot can be dangerous to health if eaten when it is rotten. The microbes that cause the infection lead to illness in man and increased healthcare costs as well. Groups having low immunity especially children, pregnant... -

As per the “Bran Believer’s” diet, you need to consume bran in each meal of the day, breakfast included. In fact, several whole food proponents swear by this product and treat it as something next to elixir. However, physicians call this an exaggeration... -

  Meat is an important part of any breakfast menu. It provides the much-needed protein to get us started through the day along with a plethora of other essential nutrients. If you are concerned about the probable health effects of including... -

Seafood is fast becoming a breakfast staple in several health conscious households, who believe in the virtues of the lean protein provided by this food. However, there is a section of health professionals, who strongly believe that regular consumption of... -

Pork is the second most commonly served breakfast meat. However, the world is divided into those who look believe eating this meat is a grave blasphemy and those who consider it as a culinary delight filled with high quality protein. So, what is right, should... -

Crab is not a common breakfast meat. However, a fast growing breed of people, love to experiment with their morning meal and start their day with a variety of seafood. Even though, a seafood-centered diet is considered as a healthy dietary practice, is it... -

Shrimp is a common breakfast feature in several Asian households and the proponents of “Seafood Diet” recommend consuming a variety of seafood proteins in every meal of the day. However, is it healthy to start one's day with shrimps, especially when... -

  Did you know that eating rotten zucchini can have many undesirable health effects? This is because the microbes that are responsible cause many diseases when ingested. The food poisoning that occurs is normally severe in children, pregnant... -

Isn’t the smell of a fried sausage simply divine? However much we enjoy this processed delicacy, there must be an understanding of the health effects that come with eating rotten sausages which are made from minced meat and salt with spices added to impart... -

Bananas are considered to be one of the healthiest fruits available with several nutritional and medicinal benefits. In fact, a Japanese pharmacist has devised a unique weight loss diet called  “Bananas for Breakfast,” or "The Morning Banana... -

It is imperative to understand how a rotten cabbage can affect our health. It is easy to do so now as there is a greater awareness of food safety practices. Cabbages that are spoilt due the action of microbes, can cause food poisoning. The intensity of... -

Have you ever felt sick after eating nuts that looked and tasted seemingly OK? Chances are that the nuts you ate were contaminated even before signs of spoilage were evident. The health effects of eating rotten nuts can be avoided by practicing good food... -

Prepared from the  pig meat, bacon is an important part of a full English breakfast and enjoyed as a delicacy across the globe. If rotten bacon has managed to make it's way on your breakfast table the health effects that follow are predictable. Nausea... -

Beef is one of the most popularly served breakfast meat, however, it is unfortunately a tainted meat. While there are groups professing against eating meat and calling it blasphemous, there are others who promote beef eating as the most natural and healthy... -

One of the most popular game meat that is available in both fresh and frozen form is duck. Even though it is consumed less frequently when compared to other meat and poultry, it is important to avoid eating rotten duck thereby avoiding hazardous health... -

Wait before you add that sweetener to your cup of tea! Are you sure that you are making the right choice by giving up natural sugar for an alternative? Beware of the 5 worst sweeteners that you may be using unknowingly:   1)... -

Eating rotten corn can cause dangerous health effects, those of food poisoning . The golden yellow corn can get contaminated by bacteria and fungi mainly due to negligence and poor food safety practices followed by us. Corn is a staple in many countries and... -

Did you know that the average American consumes 45 pounds of sugar in one year? Much of this comes from what we drink. You might think that soda is the main culprit; but actually so-called "fruit drinks" are even more dangerous becaue they pretend... -

Do you know the health effects of eating rotten rice? This is important  as rice is a staple in many parts of the world and makes up the bulk of many diets. Rice spoilage is very common both in homes as well as in restaurants and has a history of being the... -

There are compulsory food safety practices that are followed worldwide to  prevent spoilage of seafood. This is necessary to avert the health effects of eating rotten seafood which can cause serious illness. There are many pathogens that spoil seafood... -

Are you aware of the diastrous health effects associated with  eating rotten ginger? This spice known for its sharp pungent flavor can be harmful if  eaten past its shelf life causing unpleasant symptoms of food poisoning if adequate care is not taken.... -

Fresh fruits such as a watermelon is always on the top of the food safety concerns. It is rich in water which makes it an ideal medium for contamination by microbes. Rotten watermelon has severe health effects such as food poisoning which is a common... -

Our diet is made up of diverse types of food, containing thousands of nutrients and chemicals. Some of these protect us against cancer , while carcinogenic foods increase the risk. The onset of breast cancer is usually linked with foods like  processed... -

One of the most commonly consumed meat worldwide is pork. Like other foods, it can get spoilt by contamination of microbes. The health effects of eating rotten pork is  food poisoning which can range from mild or severe. It is best that steps are taken to... -

Food safety especially concerning mushrooms is a serious issue since there are many ill effects of eating rotten mushrooms. They give rise to more than just an upset stomach. In some individuals serious food poisoning may also be the result. Steps have to be... -

It is hard to imagine that a perfectly healthy looking coconut may actually be infested with disease causing germs. These  cause the coconut to rot giving rise to objectionable health effects  . Thus it is mandatory to know what causes spoilage so that... -

Best know for its rich creamy taste the avocado  is every  fruit  lover's delight. Unfortunately there are many factors that accelerate the pace at which avocado rots making it unfit for consumption. The health effect caused is characterized... -