People can’t live without chopsticks when they have three meals a day, but how much do you know about the use of chopsticks?
With the improvement of living standards, people are becoming more and more particular about their diet. Not only do they pursue the color, fragrance and taste of food, but they also have to carefully select chopsticks. At present, there are many varieties of chopsticks on the market, and there are all kinds of chopsticks of various materials. It is very knowledgeable how to choose healthy and practical chopsticks.
Bamboo chopsticks are the first choice. They are non-toxic and harmless, and are very environmentally friendly. You can also choose the true wooden chopsticks. On the contrary, do not use chopsticks coated with colored paint, because the heavy metal lead and organic solvent benzene in the paint are carcinogenic and can seriously endanger people's health. Plastic chopsticks have a brittle texture and are prone to deform and melt after being heated.
Produce substances that are harmful to the human body. The bone chopsticks have good texture, but they are prone to discoloration and are relatively expensive. Metal chopsticks such as silver and stainless steel are too heavy, have poor feel, and have strong thermal conductivity. They can easily burn their mouths when eating overheated food.
When eating, people often go to the same plate to pick up food. In fact, when using chopsticks in a mixed manner, it is easy to get contaminated with various bacteria. Studies have found that many bacteria are transmitted through chopsticks. According to tests, a pair of unclean chopsticks may contain tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of bacteria and viruses. Once people use such chopsticks, they are prone to contract related diseases, such as hepatitis, dysentery, typhoid fever, acute gastroenteritis, etc. When parents use such chopsticks to feed their children, or when many people on the dining table use chopsticks to pick up the same dish, these pathogenic microorganisms will be transmitted through chopsticks, causing cross-infection. This should not be underestimated. It is best to use chopsticks at home for dedicated people.
Practice has proved that the washed chopsticks are not "clean". After using a pair of chopsticks for a long time, the surface will no longer be smooth, and frequent scrubbing will easily make the chopsticks rough. Many bacteria and detergents will remain in the tiny grooves on the chopsticks. In this case, there are many opportunities for disease. It is recommended that the chopsticks at home be changed once every six months.
Because chopsticks are often used, especially when we wash them, we often put the whole handful of chopsticks under the faucet, and bacteria and viruses are easily left on the chopsticks. To do this, it is necessary to store chopsticks in a ventilated and dry place to prevent mold and fungi. The box containing chopsticks should also be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
With the improvement of living standards, people are becoming more and more particular about their diet. Not only do they pursue the color, fragrance and taste of food, but they also have to carefully select chopsticks. At present, there are many varieties of chopsticks on the market, and there are all kinds of chopsticks of various materials. It is very knowledgeable how to choose healthy and practical chopsticks.
Bamboo chopsticks are the first choice. They are non-toxic and harmless, and are very environmentally friendly. You can also choose the true wooden chopsticks. On the contrary, do not use chopsticks coated with colored paint, because the heavy metal lead and organic solvent benzene in the paint are carcinogenic and can seriously endanger people's health. Plastic chopsticks have a brittle texture and are prone to deform and melt after being heated.
Produce substances that are harmful to the human body. The bone chopsticks have good texture, but they are prone to discoloration and are relatively expensive. Metal chopsticks such as silver and stainless steel are too heavy, have poor feel, and have strong thermal conductivity. They can easily burn their mouths when eating overheated food.
When eating, people often go to the same plate to pick up food. In fact, when using chopsticks in a mixed manner, it is easy to get contaminated with various bacteria. Studies have found that many bacteria are transmitted through chopsticks. According to tests, a pair of unclean chopsticks may contain tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of bacteria and viruses. Once people use such chopsticks, they are prone to contract related diseases, such as hepatitis, dysentery, typhoid fever, acute gastroenteritis, etc. When parents use such chopsticks to feed their children, or when many people on the dining table use chopsticks to pick up the same dish, these pathogenic microorganisms will be transmitted through chopsticks, causing cross-infection. This should not be underestimated. It is best to use chopsticks at home for dedicated people.
Practice has proved that the washed chopsticks are not "clean". After using a pair of chopsticks for a long time, the surface will no longer be smooth, and frequent scrubbing will easily make the chopsticks rough. Many bacteria and detergents will remain in the tiny grooves on the chopsticks. In this case, there are many opportunities for disease. It is recommended that the chopsticks at home be changed once every six months.
Because chopsticks are often used, especially when we wash them, we often put the whole handful of chopsticks under the faucet, and bacteria and viruses are easily left on the chopsticks. To do this, it is necessary to store chopsticks in a ventilated and dry place to prevent mold and fungi. The box containing chopsticks should also be cleaned and disinfected regularly.