First, let's talk about watermelon overnight. Watermelon is a frequent visitor in the summer and is loved for its sweet taste. However, once the watermelon is cut, it begins an irreversible process of spoilage. Microorganisms can quickly grow along the incision and gradually penetrate deep into the flesh, eventually causing the entire watermelon to spoil. If you accidentally eat such overnight watermelons, especially those that seem to have only partially spoiled, it is likely to cause serious health problems and even lead to serious consequences such as necrosis of the small intestine. Therefore, we should avoid eating watermelon overnight and try to finish it on the same day after cutting.
Next, let's talk about lychee. Lychee is another popular fruit in the summer season, and people love it for its delicious taste and rich nutrition. However, the preservation of lychees requires special attention. The hot and humid environment of summer provides a breeding ground for bacteria, which can increase the risk of foodborne illness if lychee is not stored properly or eaten fresh. In addition, excessive consumption of lychee may also cause "lychee disease", which is a disease caused by disorders of glucose metabolism in the body, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. Therefore, when we eat lychees, we should not only choose fresh fruits, but also control the amount of food we eat and avoid excessive intake.
In addition to watermelon and lychee, we also need to pay attention to how the fruit is stored. Many people are accustomed to storing the fruits they buy in the refrigerator along with the plastic bags given by the supermarket. However, this practice has great security implications. Most of the plastic bags on the market are made of synthetic materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene, which can produce harmful chemicals when exposed to cold or preheating. These harmful substances can penetrate into food and become imperceptible to the naked eye, but long-term ingestion can have serious health effects. Therefore, we should choose specialized food-grade fresh-keeping bags to store fruits and other foods to ensure food safety.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that food safety is about everyone's life and health. While we enjoy food, we must always be vigilant and pay attention to how food is stored and eaten. Only in this way can we make fruit truly a helper rather than a threat to our healthy lives. At the same time, I also call on all sectors of society to strengthen the supervision and publicity of food safety, and jointly create a safe and healthy food environment.