Overeating of vegetables
Last reviewed: 18.10.2021
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Vegetables are a source of vitamins, mineral elements, organic substances and polysaccharides. Their regular intake saturates the body with calcium, potassium, magnesium and other useful components. Vegetables contain essential oils and fiber, which favorably affect the digestion and intestinal motility. Many dishes and even desserts are prepared from them. They are an indispensable addition to meat or fish.
But uncontrolled eating of vegetables has a number of negative consequences. First of all, it is an individual intolerance of different products. For example, some have allergic reactions to beets, others do not tolerate cucumbers, while others have a fever after zucchini.
Among vegetables there are many such that have a pronounced laxative effect. So, overeating of beets and cucumbers very often ends with a terrible diarrhea. Another danger is raw vegetables. Their rough fiber exacerbates chronic gastrointestinal diseases and causes digestive disturbances. Therefore, when using vegetables, like other products, you need to observe the measure.
Overeating of garlic
A spicy plant with antibacterial properties, used as a spice in the preparation of many dishes is garlic. It consists of vitamins A, C, D, P, as well as sulfur compounds, essential oils, phytoncides, proteins, fats, fiber and other macro and microelements.
The use of garlic has antitumor effect, reduces the level of glucose and cholesterol in the blood, prevents the formation of blood clots and increased coagulability of the blood. But excessive eating of this plant is dangerous for the body. Garlic is contraindicated in such cases:
- Ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system.
- Inflammation of the pancreas.
- Neuritis and nephrosis.
- Exacerbation of hemorrhoids.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Anemia and obesity.
Overeating with garlic increases the risk of heart attacks in people with ischemia and atherosclerosis. The plant can provoke an attack of epilepsy, headaches, absent-mindedness and reduced concentration of attention. Garlic contains toxic substances that corrode the gastric mucosa and disrupt the chemical processes of digestion. The abuse of garlic leaves behind an unpleasant odor from the mouth, which is very difficult to get rid of.
Overeating cabbage
A popular vegetable used in the preparation of salads, first and second courses is cabbage. Freshly it contains many useful micro and macro elements that improve the functioning of the body and the digestive system. But excessive consumption of vegetables causes a number of unpleasant symptoms:
- Pain in the stomach.
- Heaviness and bloating.
- Nausea.
- Darkening in the eyes.
- Negatively affects the endocrine system, provokes hormonal disorders.
- Exacerbation of stomach and duodenum ulcers.
- Increase the acidity of gastric juice.
- Stool disorder, diarrhea.
Fresh cabbage is not recommended to overeat in case of diseases of the thyroid gland, ulcerative or inflammatory lesions of the digestive tract. Vegetable juice corrodes the walls of the stomach, so fresh cabbage is forbidden for people with high acidity. Also, it contains a large amount of fiber, so overeating slows down digestion and triggers fermentation in the intestines.
Stewed cabbage irritates the intestinal wall and can lead to stomach disorders. After heat treatment, the damage to the vegetable does not decrease. In stewed cabbage is generally contraindicated for people with hypertension, kidney diseases, intestinal spasms, ulcers, enterocolitis, and also after recent operations on the peritoneum or chest.
Sauerkraut contains a large amount of salt and vinegar, so its overeating causes swelling, flatulence and abdominal pain, heartburn, increased blood pressure. In this form, it is forbidden to take vegetables with people with kidney diseases, pancreatitis, ulcer and cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, as well as in cases of thyroid gland disorders.
Overeating carrots
A useful and affordable vegetable with healing properties and a pleasant taste is carrots. Root crop contains many useful microelements in which the body needs. The increased content of beta-carotene gives the vegetable a bright orange color, has a beneficial effect on the organs of vision and the immune system. Also, the composition includes ascorbic acid, tocopherol, vitamins of group B, K, PP.
Despite the high concentration of dietary fiber, the product has a low calorie content. But excessive eating of carrots is dangerous to health. Overeating with this vegetable threatens with such complications:
- Exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.
- Increased acidity of the intestine.
- Headache.
- Increased fatigue.
- Increased blood sugar.
- Overdose of vitamin A.
- Diarrhea.
- Stomach upset.
- Carotenic jaundice.
- Allergic reactions.
With special care, carrots should be consumed by people with kidney disease. Large volumes of carrot juice cause attacks of nausea, vomiting, lethargy and drowsiness. Since the vegetable contains a large amount of fiber, it can create an excessive load on the intestines, which will adversely affect metabolic processes and digestion.
Overeating with white beans
Beans are a source of vegetable protein, vitamins and minerals. The product includes essential amino acids, fiber and dietary fiber, which are very useful for the body. There are several types of beans, but white has gained particular popularity. It has a pleasant taste, quickly prepares and normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improving intestinal peristalsis.
Excessive consumption of white beans can cause protein poisoning. The product causes increased gas production, so overeating is often accompanied by swelling, abdominal pain and even nausea. In addition, it is digested for a long time, triggering the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestine.
Beans are contraindicated to eat in raw form. Her seeds contain a large number of poisonous substances, the use of which disables the digestive system and causes symptoms of poisoning. Also, the plant contains a purine, so white beans are not recommended for people of advanced age, with gout, stomach ulcer, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis.
Overeating onions
Onions are a useful product with a unique composition. It contains 12 amino acids, vitamins B, C, E, as well as micro and macro elements. Onions are used in cooking and recipes of alternative medicine. It strengthens the immune system and positively affects the body.
Abuse of the plant can damage the human body. Overeating onions is accompanied by such symptoms:
- Indigestion.
- Pain in the stomach due to irritation of the mucous membranes with onion juice.
- Increase in pressure.
- Asthmatic attacks.
- Cardiopalmus.
- Allergic reactions.
Onions are contraindicated in chronic or acute diseases of the liver, kidneys, with exacerbation of gastric or duodenal ulcers. With extreme caution it should be used by people with high acidity of the stomach and diseases of the cardiovascular system.