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.

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

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

Although good, consume excessive grapefruit can raise levels of estrogen. In older women, eating a quarter of these pieces of fruit a day can 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 research in the U.S., eating 2 servings of curry every week to prevent Alzheimer's.

However, consuming over 100 mg per day can lead to peptic ulcers. In addition, turmeric also can thin the blood, so do not eat 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 or soy milk. The content of unsaturated fat and high omega-3 fatty acids 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 also can affect fertility if consumed too much.

Chili
The content of capsaicin to maintain good 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 the stomach wall, leading to indigestion, stomach acid reflux and even chest pain.

Fish
Salmon, mackarel and mackerel contain omega 3 is good for the heart, while stimulating the growth of the brain. In addition, the fish are rich in vitamin D and contain serotonin, the hormone that can boost your mood.

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