Beliefs about food vary from person to person and place to place depending on the region. Sugary foods are usually blamed as the culprits behind tooth decay and weak dental health. But no one seems to notice that hard foods can actually be more harmful to the teeth than sugary foods.
We'd like to share these overlooked facts and misconceptions that affect health, so that you can be aware of them and make corrections.
Stickers on fruits
You may have noticed small stickers attached to fruits when buying them at supermarkets. Although the FDA recommends washing these fruits before eating, it hasn't prohibited eating the stickers themselves. The FDA has also stated that even if you accidentally swallow one, the sticker and its glue are not harmful.
Eating spicy food may help you live longer
Eating spicy food about once a day can reduce the risk of premature death by around 14 percent.
Should tomatoes be stored in the refrigerator?
Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator ruins their smell and flavor, so if you want better taste and aroma, it's best to keep them in a dark place instead.
Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries
Since lemons are sour, no one would think they contain more sugar than strawberries. But lemons contain about 70 percent sugar, while strawberries contain only 40 percent.
Why farmed salmon is paler in color than wild salmon
There's no need to worry even though farmed salmon appears paler in color. Wild salmon eat shrimp, which gives them a redder color, while the color of farmed salmon varies depending on the food they are fed.
The smell of chocolate can relieve stress and help calm the mind
British psychologists have stated that eating chocolate when feeling sad can lift your mood, while simply smelling the aroma of chocolate can help calm the mind.
Source: Brightside.me
