Living standards are getting higher and higher, and people are becoming more and more particular about their diet. Not only do they pursue the color, aroma, and taste of food, but even chopsticks must be carefully selected. At present, there are many kinds of chopsticks on the market, and there are many kinds of chopsticks. How can I choose chopsticks that can be used healthily? What should I pay attention to when using chopsticks?
How to use chopsticks for healthier
When using chopsticks, there must be choices, and in some cases, during our choice of chopsticks, bamboo chopsticks are the first choice and the best choice. It is non-toxic, harmless, environmentally friendly, and the cheapest of all chopsticks. Good quality bamboo chopsticks will not deform when exposed to high temperatures.
Use chopsticks after a period of time. We should use chopsticks every 3 months or replace them every six months. Do n’t think that the chopsticks can be washed and the bacteria on it Don't underestimate it. After cleaning the tableware every day after meals, do not put chopsticks directly in the cabinet or drawer. Be sure to dry thoroughly before storing it. It is best to store in a ventilated place. Chopstick buckets sold in supermarkets have a sink at the bottom and a lid on it. It must be noted that before the chopsticks are dry, do not cover the lid, but also clean the sink every day, otherwise, it is a sanitary dead corner, it is easy to breed bacteria and moldy hair.
When using chopsticks, some colored chopsticks are best not to use. Painted chopsticks are very beautiful and their shapes have changed a lot, but it is these beautiful chopsticks that I do n’t recommend to use in everyday life. Because of the heavy metals, lead, and organic solvent benzene in paint, there are many unknown hidden dangers to the body and affect health.
Use chopsticks to prevent infection
When eating, people often put a few or a dozen pairs of chopsticks on the same plate to add vegetables. In fact, mixed chopsticks can easily contaminate various bacteria. Studies have found that many germs are transmitted through chopsticks. According to tests, a pair of unclean chopsticks may carry tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of bacteria and viruses. Once people use such chopsticks, they are susceptible to related diseases such as hepatitis, dysentery, typhoid fever, and acute gastroenteritis. When parents use chopsticks to feed their children, or many people at the table use chopsticks to clamp the same dish, these pathogenic microorganisms will spread through the chopsticks, causing cross-infection. This should not be underestimated, the chopsticks at home should be dedicated.
The practice has proved that washed chopsticks are not "clean." After using a pair of chopsticks for a long time, the surface will no longer be smooth, and frequent rubbing will also easily make the chopsticks rough. Many small bacteria and detergents will remain in the small grooves on the chopsticks. In this case, there are many opportunities for the disease. It is recommended to change chopsticks at home once every six months.
New chopsticks should be washed thoroughly
In addition to removing the viruses and bacteria accumulated during production and transportation, the newly purchased chopsticks must also remove certain chemicals left on the packaging. After buying the chopsticks, first, rinse them with water, then rinse with detergent, and finally put them in the pot and boil them for 30 minutes. In addition, there will be some fine thorns on the newly purchased bamboo chopsticks, which must be carefully removed. If the newly purchased chopsticks have a strange smell, you can soak them in water with vinegar for 30 minutes or boil them with tea for 30 minutes. If the trademark on the chopsticks is difficult to remove, you can use a hairdryer to blow the heat so that the trademark can be removed. You can also use medical alcohol, high spirits, and wind oil to remove the trademark, and the effect is very good.
Always clean the chopsticks thoroughly, and try not to rub the whole chopsticks under the tap, so the chopsticks that are cleaned can easily breed bacteria. The correct cleaning method should be to first rinse the surface of the chopsticks with clean water, then use detergent to clean it, and finally put it in a disinfection cupboard to disinfect and dry. If there is no disinfection facility, you can thoroughly clean the body's moisture. Drain and place in the chopstick box.