Results: Foods you should never reheat and why
Not everything is meant to be reheated and consumed. Here are some of those foods and why you should refrain from giving them a second go in the oven, on the stove or in the microwave. Source: msn.com
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1.
What food facts are you familiar with (section 1)?
Chicken - With its high protein content, chicken can cause several digestive problems if you reheat it after a day or two. The best way to consume stored chicken is to put it in a cold salad or a sandwich.
14%
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257 votes
Spinach - Spinach, like a number of leafy greens, is rich in iron and full of nitrates. If reheated, these nitrates can convert into nitrites and other carcinogens.
8%
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144 votes
Eggs - This protein rich morning staple should not be exposed to heat over and over again. Reheating eggs at high temperatures can cause them to become toxic and wreak havoc in your digestive system.
17%
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297 votes
Mushrooms - This food should be ideally consumed the same day due to their complex protein composition. Before you cook mushrooms, take the exact amount you think you can finish the same day.
9%
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166 votes
Rice - According to the Food Standards Agency, eating rice stored at room temperature can give you food poisoning because of the spores of bacteria present in rice which are still present even after reheating.
12%
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222 votes
all
8%
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139 votes
none
62%
•
1100 votes
2.
2.
What food facts are you familiar with (section 2)?
Turnips - Turnips are a common ingredient in soups and stews. Due to their high amount of nitrates, reheating the vegetable is not advisable, as it can become toxic.
6%
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113 votes
Oils - Oils such as grape seed, walnut, avocado, hazelnut and flaxseed have very low smoke points. So, when you reheat them, they become rancid. Avoid using them as your cooking oil and sprinkle them onto your dish at the end to enhance taste.
15%
•
261 votes
Beets - Beets are rich in nitrates, just like spinach. Reheating beets can cause a lot of trouble, so it's best to eat them cold if there are any leftovers.
10%
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173 votes
Butter Lettuce - This green leafy vegetable is best when eaten raw. Cook it if you must, but never reheat butter lettuce, as the high amount of nitrates can cause food poisoning.
6%
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109 votes
Potatoes - Potatoes are nutritious, but they lose their nutritional value if you let them stand at room temperature for long. They can actually become toxic and cause illnesses, such as food poisoning.
13%
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234 votes
all
6%
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106 votes
none
64%
•
1145 votes
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3.
Have you ever reheated any of the foods listed in question #1 or #2?
Yes
82%
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1457 votes
No
18%
•
327 votes
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4.
If you answered yes to question #3, which foods have you reheated?
Chicken
71%
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1270 votes
Spinach
16%
•
284 votes
Eggs
21%
•
373 votes
Mushrooms
24%
•
427 votes
Rice
59%
•
1056 votes
Turnips
12%
•
209 votes
Oils
9%
•
161 votes
Beets
12%
•
216 votes
Butter Lettuce
2%
•
35 votes
Potatoes
62%
•
1106 votes
none
13%
•
235 votes
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