In today’s busy lifestyle, we often put leftovers in the fridge, thinking we’ll eat them later. But according to nutrition and food safety experts, some foods can become dangerous to our health if stored or reheated incorrectly. Here are the foods you shouldn’t leave out overnight or reheat , according to experts👇
🥬 1️⃣Leafy greens (spinach, celery, lettuce)
These vegetables are rich in nitrates, which are not dangerous in themselves, but with prolonged storage or reheating they can turn into nitrites – substances associated with an increased risk of toxin formation and stomach problems.
➡️ Tip: Consume them immediately after cooking, without reheating.
🥚 2️⃣Eggs
After heat treatment, the structure of the egg white changes. Leaving eggs at room temperature or reheating them can increase the risk of bacteria such as Salmonella growing , which can cause food poisoning.
➡️ Tip: Do not leave boiled or fried eggs out of the refrigerator and do not reheat them more than once.
🍄 3️⃣Mushrooms
Mushrooms are extremely sensitive to temperature and moisture. When stored in the refrigerator for a long time, their proteins break down, and when reheated, substances that make digestion difficult may be produced.
➡️ Tip: Eat them within the day they are cooked and do not subject them to repeated heat treatment.
