Why not recommend to eat Japanese dishes until age 21
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Dishes of Japanese cuisine in Ukraine have gained special popularity. There are many cafes and restaurants where you can try exotic food, some dishes are sold even in stores. However, people under the age of 21 are not recommended to be fond of Japanese food.
According to doctors, Ukrainians should not eat sushi and other Japanese dishes at all, primarily because their stomachs are not used to such food. Onishchenko even referred to genetic memory, arguing that children should eat what their ancestors ate, that is, primordially Russian food. From rolls, he advised to return to sauerkraut and potatoes.
A similar opinion is shared by some experts. According to them, the juvenile should not eat pickled ginger, wasabi and raw fish, because such food can be too unusual, causing unwanted reaction of the body. In particular, eating with a sharp wasabi can lead to gastrointestinal diseases, and raw fish can cause infection with parasites, which are sometimes contained in it.
Another reason why people under 21 years old are recommended not to eat Japanese cuisine cooked in Ukrainian latitudes, is their overall low quality. It turns out that in Ukraine from Japan, not often transport not very high-quality goods. Moreover, since the products are sometimes transported for too long without observing the storage conditions, the dishes are prepared from already expired ingredients that can harm the human body and even lead to poisoning.
In part, such expert advice is due to the fact that poisoning has already occurred several times as a result of eating Japanese cuisine. Doctors noted that in children and adolescents they are much more severe than in adults, and in some cases may even lead to death. That's why people under the age of 21 should not eat sushi, rolls, etc., and adults are advised to buy Japanese dishes only in large restaurants with an excellent reputation to minimize the risk of poisoning by substandard products.