In recent years, meat grinders have swept the Internet, and when you open any short video software, you can see that some food bloggers are recommending and using it. As a small household appliance, the meat grinder does bring great convenience to family life.

But at the same time, some so-called experts have raised doubts, and many articles and remarks about the use of meat grinders to damage the liver have begun to appear on the Internet.

For example, in an article, it is said that the complex structure of the meat grinder makes it difficult to clean, and some residual meat residues will breed bacteria, even aflatoxin, and in severe cases, mildew will occur, and then damage the liver.

Is it really so scary to use a meat grinder? Is it true or false that meat grinders damage the liver? Let's take a look.

01. 

Will a meat grinder damage the liver? Alarmist

When the Internet is full of articles calling for not using meat grinders, you will find that the reasons they give are all because the meat grinder is not clean, which leads to the growth of aflatoxin. Is this true?

• 1. First of all, it is necessary to clarify what kind of environment can breed aflatoxin

Aflatoxin is usually found in food, and some foods with high starch content are very popular, such as peanuts, corn, white flour products, etc. The dark, damp environment leads to mould and mildew in the food, which in turn produces aflatoxin.

• 2. Aflatoxin does have strong carcinogenicity

Because of its strong carcinogenicity, it has been recognized as a first-class carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Long-term accidental ingestion of aflatoxin or long-term exposure may also lead to mutations in liver cells, thereby damaging the liver and inducing liver cancer.

However, the theory that aflatoxin in meat grinders causes liver damage needs to be further studied. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, aflatoxin is more commonly found in grain fungi, and aflatoxin contamination in meat is almost zero.

Relevant domestic research experts also said that so far, there have been no incidents of liver damage caused by the use of meat grinders; At the same time, some provinces in China have also actively refuted rumors after verification, and determined that the statement that "using meat grinders to damage the liver" is a rumor.

Therefore, the meat grinder is not as scary as the article that went viral on the Internet, as long as the meat is fresh, carefully cleaned after use, and kept the meat grinder clean and hygienic, it will not damage the liver.

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What are the precautions when using a meat grinder?

Although the chance of liver damage caused by the meat grinder is very small, it is also necessary to pay attention to the operation method in use to avoid forming potential safety hazards and endangering health.

• 1. Clarify how to use it

Unlike other small household appliances, meat grinders usually have sharp blades and powerful motors, which can cause serious damage to themselves if they are not operated properly or misoperated. Therefore, before using the meat grinder, it is important to carefully read the instructions for use and clarify the method of use.

• 2. Use auxiliary tools correctly

The meat grinder will inevitably encounter unsmooth meat and jamming in its work. At this time, if you use the matching feeding rod for dredging, do not use your fingers directly, so as not to strance your fingers due to the sudden operation of the machine.

• 3. Clean in time

In order to avoid the growth of bacteria, after using the meat grinder, it is necessary to carry out a thorough cleaning without dead angles in time to avoid the growth of bacteria. Care should also be taken when cleaning to avoid unnecessary injuries.

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To protect the liver, it is enough to do these points

The liver is an important organ of the human body, and it is important to protect it on a daily basis.

• 1. Develop good habits of work and rest

Poor work and rest habits and staying up late for a long time are a major factor in the occurrence of various diseases. The liver, as the body's most important detoxification organ, becomes active after 11 p.m. If you can't go to bed before 11 p.m., it will cause the toxins in the body to be eliminated in time, endangering liver health.

• 2. Eat a healthy diet

As the saying goes, illness is eaten. Unhealthy eating habits are devastating to health. In order to protect the liver, eat more cucumbers, celery, broccoli and bitter gourd in daily life. These foods can help the liver to promote the elimination of toxins from the body, thereby reducing the burden on the liver.

• 3. Exercise appropriately

Once a person gets older, all body functions are declining, and the decline of liver function is also an exception. Therefore, in addition to paying attention to diet on a daily basis, proper exercise is also very important. Through exercise, it can help the body speed up metabolism and relieve the detoxification burden of the liver.

Summary: 

To sum up, the claim that a meat grinder is used to damage the liver is alarmist. In life, it is not the various machines themselves that need to be paid attention to, but the cleaning work after using the machines.

Not only meat grinders, but also many other supplies in life, such as cutting boards, smoke machines, etc., should not be ignored, should be cleaned in time after use, and the kitchen should also be cleaned regularly to keep it clean and tidy, so as to avoid leaving yourself with health hazards.