How to avoid poisoning from eating green beans?

French beans are very common in our daily life, but some people have experienced food poisoning when eating them. So what should we do if the French beans are not cooked and poisoned? How can we avoid the occurrence of French beans poisoning? Let's take a look.

What to do if green beans are not cooked and cause poisoning

1. First, drink water, about 500~600 ml.

2. In order to spit out the food you have eaten, you can use your fingers or other long objects, such as chopsticks, to stimulate the throat and root of the tongue. Try this 2 to 3 times.

3. Because vomiting can cause esophageal injury, you can drink some food to protect your stomach and esophagus, such as milk, egg white, etc.

4. If the symptoms are not relieved after the above three steps, or even worsen, and the patient appears pale and the pulse speeds up or slows down, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately!

How to Avoid Food Poisoning from Green Beans

The main reason for green bean poisoning is that green beans contain two toxins, namely saponin and phytohemagglutinin. Saponin is a strong irritant to the human gastrointestinal tract, can cause hemorrhagic inflammation, and has a dissolving effect on red blood cells. But in fact, these two toxins are not terrible. When we cook green beans, we only need to cook them thoroughly until they lose their original green color to destroy the toxins.

In addition, when buying, choose tender ones. It is best not to buy or eat old green beans. Before processing, remove the tips and pods of lentils and soak them in water for 15 minutes, which can also help reduce toxins.

What are the symptoms of green bean poisoning?

The incubation period of green bean poisoning is very short, generally 1-5 hours. The main manifestations of poisoning are gastroenteritis symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, as well as dizziness, headache, chest tightness, cold sweats, and palpitations.