In earlier times, whenever people used to get roti, paratha, or puri packed, they used to keep it in a clean cloth. But with the changing times, it has now been replaced by aluminum foil which keeps the food warm for a long time. Nowadays, be it at home or market, most people use aluminum foil only to pack food. But you will be surprised to know that excessive use of aluminum foil has a bad effect on health. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the same harm that aluminum foils do to your health. Knowing these, you will also start avoiding using it. Let's know about it...
Contaminated food
All of us keep food packed in aluminum foil only to keep it clean and healthy, but do you know that when it comes in contact with sour and spicy food packed in aluminum foil, the chemical reaction starts? This, it causes great harm to the nervous system of our body.
Increased risk of dementia
Some people pack very hot food in aluminum foil paper. Doing this harms your health. Eating hot food packed in foil paper increases your risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Male infertility
According to recent research, if you consume food made with aluminum utensils or food wrapped in aluminum foil for a long time, then it increases the problem of infertility in men. Analyzing sperm samples from more than 60 participants in the research, it was found that higher aluminum content in their semen was found to reduce sperm count and male infertility.
Harmful to liver
Eating food packed in aluminum foil paper also damages the liver. This is because by packing hot food, the elements of this paper get mixed in the food. These elements enter the body through food. Due to this, you may have problems related to the liver.
Breathing problem
Very few people would know that by eating food packed in aluminum foil, its elements start accumulating in the body. Due to this, one may have to face difficulty in breathing. Along with this, it also has a bad effect on your immune system.
Cause of osteoporosis
Aluminum can replace calcium and make your bones weak. For example, in people who have high aluminum content, their blood shows more calcium because calcium is not deposited in their bones. This causes osteoporosis.
Bone growth stops
If you use aluminum foil daily, then leave this habit, because it makes your body weak and stops the development of your bones and they gradually become weak.
The correct way to use
Don't wrap very hot food in foil paper. In such a situation, aluminum melts and gets mixed in the food, so always use good quality foil paper. Always avoid keeping acetic things in foil paper, because things can spoil quickly and the chemical balance of food also deteriorates. Avoid packing spicy and sour fruits in aluminum foil. Do not use aluminum foil even while cooking in the microwave or oven.
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