Overeating healthy foods could be dangerous to your health

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Overeating Healthy Foods could be Dangerous to
Your Health!

• Foods that are healthy must be eaten by everyone
  because they provide us with a lot of health
  benefits. But doing anything in excess can be
  harmful, and same is the case with overeating
  healthy foods. There are many healthy foods that
  can harm your health if you eat them too much.
  Here is a list of nutritious and healthy foods
  that you should consume in moderation or else
  they will harm your health.Overeating healthy
  foods can be dangerous to health. Here is a list
  of healthy foods that you shouldnt overeat.

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1.Cinnamon 2. Coffee

• There are two major types of cinnamon, with
  different amounts of coumarin Ceylon It is
  also known as the true cinnamon. It is much lower
  in coumarin. Cassia It is known as regular
  cinnamon and contains a high amount of
  coumarin.The daily intake of coumarin is 0.1 mg
  per kg of body weight and consuming more than
  that may cause liver problems and even cancer.It
  is not advisable to consume more than 0.5 2 gms
  of Cassia cinnamon per day. You can eat up to
  five grams (1 teaspoon) of Ceylon cinnamon per
  day.

• Coffee is a delicious beverage that is loaded
  with active compounds and antioxidants. It also
  has a lot of health benefits and reduces the risk
  of type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative disease and
  liver diseases.Caffeine is a powerful ingredient
  and is also one of the active ingredients in
  coffee, and each cup of coffee contains an
  average of 80 120 mg of caffeine.Daily
  consumption of 400 mg is considered to be safe.
  But, intaking more than 500 mg per day can cause
  insomnia, irritability, muscle tremors, stomach
  cramps, and heart palpitations.

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3. Cruciferous Vegetables 4. Green Tea

• Overeating healthy foods like cruciferous
  vegetables can harm your health. Cruciferous
  vegetables include cabbage, collard greens,
  Brussels sprouts, broccoli and kale. They are a
  family of greens and have been linked with
  several health benefits. Cruciferous vegetables
  reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
• Thiocyanates are compounds present in these
  vegetables and can affect the bodys ability to
  absorb iodine. This may lead to hypothyroidism, a
  condition characterised by an underactive thyroid
  gland. The symptoms of hypothyroidism include
  weight gain, dry skin, reduced energy levels, and
  constipation.Cruciferous vegetables like
  broccoli are highly healthy and nutritious. But
  eating these vegetables too much can contribute
  to thyroid problems.

• Green tea has become a popular beverage now, and
  many people drink a cup of green tea early
  morning to stay healthy and fit. It has powerful
  antioxidants that offer us a lot of health
  benefits and help keep diseases like cancer,
  heart disease, and inflammation at bay.However,
  green tea contains tannins that can interfere
  with the absorption of non-heme iron, so if you
  are at risk of iron deficiency or have low iron
  levels, then you should avoid drinking green tea.

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5. Brazil Nuts 6. Omega-3
fish oil

• Brazil nuts are an excellent sources of selenium.
  However, it can be toxic in high amounts. The
  recommended daily intake of selenium is about 50
  70 micrograms per day for adults. One large
  Brazil nut contain up to 95 micrograms of
  selenium, and this is more than the recommended
  daily amounts for adults, and approximately more
  than three times the amount required by kids.
• Taking too much selenium can cause digestive
  issues, cognitive disabilities, and loss of hair
  and nails.Do not eat more than one brazil nut
  per day if you want to stay healthy and fit.

• Eating omega-3 fatty acids is good for our health
  because they help to fight inflammation and play
  a vital role in brain development. They also
  assist a lot in reducing the risk of heart
  disease and obesity.The most common supplements
  of omega-3 include omega-3 capsules which are
  produced from fish, fish liver and algae.There
  is no doubt at all that it is healthy food.
  However, overeating healthy foods can be
  dangerous and toxic, and the same goes for
  Omega-3 fatty acids.The recommended dose ranges
  from one to six grams per day but taking more
  than that every day may have blood-thinning
  effects even in healthy individuals.

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7. Nutmeg

• Nutmeg is generally used in foods like cakes,
  eggnog, and puddings. It contains a compound
  known as myristicin, which is a psychoactive
  substance.If taken in lower doses, it provides a
  good flavour to meals without affecting them.
  However, in large doses, nutmeg may also cause
  myristicin poisoning.The harmful effects of
  myristic poisoning include heart arrhythmias,
  dizziness, hallucinations, seizures, pain and
  hallucinations.If you eat more than ten gms of
  nutmeg in one sitting, then you may suffer from
  health problems.Some of the other healthy foods
  that should not be eaten in excess are Liver
  Red Wine Grapefruit and other citrus fruits
  Brown Rice Protein powder Spinach

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