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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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