Foodborne illnesses can be caused by improperly washed vegetables.
The knife and cutting board should be sterilized after cutting vegetables and fruits.
We all know the satisfaction of preparing a fresh, crunchy salad bowl and feeling very proud of our healthy options. Do you know that just because it's green doesn't mean it's always good for our health? While it may seem like the perfect choice for fitness enthusiasts, no one really talks about the downsides of what seems like a plate of good health. Let's take a look at some side effects of salads.
1. According to reports, if salad is not prepared properly or handled properly, harmful bacteria can grow in it and cause health problems.
2. Foodborne illnesses can be caused by improper washing of vegetables, germs from undercooked meats, and improper storage of salads.
3. Make sure the vegetables and utensils you use are well washed to avoid damage when eating the salad. Store salads properly. It is not correct to store them with raw meat. If you don't follow these things, harmful bacteria like E coli, Salmonella, and Listeria can grow. These germs can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Apart from this, let us now know some precautionary tips to prevent the salad from spoiling:
1. Food contamination can occur on the farm, in the way it is transported from there to the market, in the grocery store or in the kitchen at home. Therefore, washing vegetables and fruits thoroughly under running water before cooking will help remove dirt, pesticides, and bacteria.
2. Bacteria can easily move from one surface to another. So if you use the same knife and cutting board that you used to cut other fruits and vegetables to add to a salad, germs can be transferred. So make sure you clean your knife and cutting board.
3. The knife and cutting board should be sterilized after cutting vegetables and fruits. Perishable vegetables, such as tomatoes and avocados, should be refrigerated and consumed within a few days of purchase. Bacteria can grow very quickly at room temperature. So keep salads at a cool temperature until you eat them. Store the salad in an airtight container to ensure it stays fresh and doesn't spoil easily.
4. Microorganisms can also form on cheese, nuts, raw eggs, or unpasteurized dairy products used for salad dressings. Therefore, these foods must be handled properly. Simply add these ingredients a few minutes before eating the salad.
Salad is a wonderful food for our health, but if not handled properly it can be dangerous.
