Fish is sometimes high in mercury, and that is why the health authorities are there to carry out controls and limit fishing in certain areas or warn citizens not to consume certain species of fish and shellfish. Mercury affects the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and the entire digestive system.
With respect to dairy productsin the last section we will deal with the subject in a little more depth, but exceeding the amount of milk can be toxic to our body, causing intolerances and long-term gastrointestinal symptoms.
The same happens with the Water. Drinking water is of vital importance, in fact, on average you need between a liter and a half and 2 liters per adult, healthy person and per day. But hyperhydration has dire consequences and even death.
Excessive consumption of water can cause excess water intoxication in the body. This is noticeable because we will begin to have nausea, disorientation, fatigue, headache, etc. These limits are reached when more water than necessary is consumed.
Toxic foods in large quantities
We are going to see the most common foods that when consumed in large quantities can lead to intoxication. Within each food we will explain why it is dangerous, how it affects the body and the symptoms of that excess.
seafood
Seafood as sporadic consumption is good for health due to its minerals, unsaturated fats and vitamins, but excessive consumption is quite negative for our health. For example, it increases uric acid levels in the blood, causes allergies and/or adverse reactions, and can cause poisoning if raw.
The symptoms of intoxication due to excess shellfish are: diarrhoea, vomitingabdominal pain, high uric acid level, high cholesterol and migraines, among others.
It is not convenient to eat seafood every day, but it is 1 or 2 times a week, and always a small amount, well cooked and accompanied by a healthy diet. A meal, like a lunch, cannot and should not be based solely on seafood.
Alcohol
It is known by all that alcohol is a legal drug that is metabolized in the liver and causes intoxication in the body, hence the feeling of drunkenness. Well, an excess of alcohol over a period of time has serious consequences on the body, for example, hypertension, heart failure, strokes, liver damage, increased triglycerides and cholesterol, etc.
The most common symptoms of excess alcohol are: confusional state, vomiting, dizziness, seizuresdifficulty breathing, bluish or pale skin, low body temperature, fainting, among others.
Orange juice
Orange is a very healthy fruit rich in vitamin C, which is an excellent antioxidant for our body, but everything in excess is bad. Drinking too much orange juice has negative consequences on our body, for example, spikes in blood sugar with large drops, heartburn, stimulates the secretion of bile, increases the risk of cancer, slows down digestion, etc.
The most common symptoms that we are overdoing it with the consumption of orange juice, tangerine or some sour fruit are diarrhea from the excess fibernausea, lack of appetite sometimes, high glycemic index, gastritis, abdominal swelling, among others.
Meat and meat products protein
Eating meat is healthy, as long as it is quality meat such as lean turkey, chicken, rabbit, poultry and others. Red meat is directly linked to the appearance of some types of cancer, apart from other health problems such as high cholesterol levels, weight gain, heart problems, atherosclerosis, strokes, etc.
The symptoms of this bad habit are well known today, as various politicians, social movements, influential people, research, television programs, and others are emphasizing reducing meat consumption to 2 or 3 times a week and that is white and lean meat.
These are the symptoms of excess: colon cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, memory problems, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal swelling, lack of energy, bad breath, low muscle mass, Heart problems, overweight etc
Chocolate
We, whenever we have the opportunity, recommend making small changes in our habits. We know that at first we won’t like it, we didn’t love it at first either, but re-educating the palate is important for both children and adults.
If we change the animal milk for vegetable milk without sugar without additives, salts, oils, thickeners and others, and we change the white brand soluble cocoa or Cola Cao or Nesquik, and we start with pure cocoa powder, we will notice how we are more satiated, our energy levels improve, our appetite is regulated, we have less anxiety, blood glucose is regulated, we no longer have constipation, our abdominal fat is reduced, etc.
It is true that cocoa is caloric, since 100 grams of bitter or black cocoa have more than 500 calories, but a tablespoon with milk or in a dessert does not even reach 30 grams, so there is not much to worry about.
We recommend starting with 75% cocoa, the Valor brand has it in powder and tablet form, and increasing each month until you reach 100%. You will thank us.
Symptoms of excess are: liver problemsbladder damage, weight gain, diarrhea, abdominal distention, migraines, etc.
Vegetables
Vegetables are essential in our diet, and given how versatile they are, we can prepare countless dishes, from breaded, scrambled, stuffed, etc. Vegetables provide many important vitamins rarely found in other foods, as well as important minerals like iron and calcium.
The vegan diet is a plant-based diet. We want to clarify this because we are going to say that an excess of vegetables is toxic to the body, and we do not want anyone to cling to this to underestimate those who follow this type of diet.
An excess of vegetables is negative for the body because we are exposing it to high levels of minerals, vitamins and fiber, especially the latter. That results in the breakdown of stool and irritation of the intestines, so they won’t be able to function properly and absorb nutrients. So a chain reaction is created where we end up malnourished and dehydrated.
The symptoms of an excess of vegetables in our diet are: gas, flatulence, liquid stoolstomach swelling, stomach pain, low energy, very thirsty, etc.
Fruit
The same thing happens with fruits as with vegetables. Fruits are very necessary in our diet, since thanks to them we get key minerals and vitamins that we do not get otherwise. But an excess of fruit is an excess of fiber, and the fact is that an average and healthy adult should not exceed 35 grams of fiber per day. Experts calculate that an excess of fiber is considered when more than 60 grams are consumed per day.
This results in very clear symptoms: bloating, diarrhoea, poor absorption of nutrients, gas, pain, weakness, great thirst, heartburn, etc. Apart from an excess of vitamins such as vitamin A, this can lead to other types of symptoms such as: hair lossdry skin, chapped lips, dizziness, weak bones, etc.
Vegetables
Legumes are very healthy and nutritious foods, in fact, we should all consume this food group, along with cereals and seeds at least 3 times a week to have a balanced diet and properly nourish our body.
But like the rest of the foods that we have mentioned in this text, legumes in excess have consequences and are very similar to vegetables and fruits, since this food group is rich in fiber. So the symptoms will be dizziness, dehydration, diarrhea, malaise, soft spotheadache, among others.
Dairy products
Taking dairy is very necessary for calcium and vitamin D, but few people know that they are not necessary to obtain those nutrients that we are commenting on, since we obtain them with other food groups. The problem with dairy products is that many people abuse them and this leads to allergies, poisoning, intolerances, etc.
Excess dairy products cause acne, nausea, bloating, digestive discomfort, overweightincreases the risk of cancer, heart problems, etc.