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5 Foods you should not reheat

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Leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables are a powerhouse of nutrients, fibre, and nitrates but shouldn't be reheated because these nitrates can turn into toxic variants and potentially cause cancer.

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Egg

Eggs contain a lot of protein; if you reheat eggs, the protein becomes destabilized and causes digestion-related issues.

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Potato

Despite being a favourite among all, potatoes should not be left at room temperature, as Clostridium botulinum can grow on the potatoes. It can only be killed at temp above 115 C.

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Cooked rice

Rice is a food that contains a harmful bacteria called Bacillus cereus, which survives even after rice is cooked. If not stored properly and reheated, it can cause food poisoning. 

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Cooking oil

The repeatedly used cooking oils generate compounds like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are carcinogenic.

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