Healthy Foods That Can Make Disease

Everything will be good if excessive, including eating healthy foods. Some sources of nutrients can be turned into a source of illness if consumed too much.

The following are some healthy foods, as well as the risks posed if consumed in excessive amounts as quoted from Dailymail, Tuesday (15/06/2010).

Grapefruit
This fruit contains naringenin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and prevent the metabolic syndrome with a spur liver to burn excess fat. Other content of vitamin C, fiber and phytonutrients.

Although good, consume excessive grapefruit can increase estrogen levels. In older women, eating a quarter of these pieces of fruit a day may increase breast cancer risk by 30 percent.

Turmeric
The content of curcumin in this rhizome has anti-tumor, liver protecting and increasing fat metabolism. According to the American study, eating two servings of curry every week can prevent Alzheimer's.

However consume over 100 mg per day can lead to peptic ulcers. Besides turmeric can also thin the blood, so do not be consumed too much if you have blood clotting disorders or about to undergo surgery.

Soybean
Grains are found in nearly 60 percent of processed foods, such as tofu, tempeh and soy milk. The content of unsaturated fatty acids and high omega 3 good for the heart, in addition to seven essential amino acids essential for healthy muscle to the hair.

On the other hand, soy contains many chemical compounds that inhibit the breakdown of protein, mineral absorption and metabolism. In addition, the content of genistein and daidzein are structurally similar to progesterone could also affect fertility if taken too much.

Chili
Capsaicin content of both to keep the blood circulation and proven effective against tumors. Chillies are also widely used as an effective supporting thermogenesis diet to lose weight.

But according to research at Yale University, the consumption of chili that is too much can increase the risk of stomach cancer in up to 15 percent. Cabe also reduce the protection of the stomach wall, leading to indigestion, acid reflux and even chest pain.

Fish
Salmon, mackarel and sardines contain omega 3 good for the heart, as well as stimulating brain growth. Besides these fish are rich in vitamin D and contain serotonin, a hormone that can boost your mood.

But the waters causing pollution in a number of these fish are contaminated waste including pesticide residues. Contaminant that can inhibit the production of insulin, causing diabetes.