Tag: Eating cold food

According to the World Health Organization, unsafe food containing harmful bacteria causes millions of illnesses and hundreds of thousands of deaths every year globally. Knowing how to handle leftovers correctly is key, but a common question persists: is it safer to reheat or eat cold food after it has been cooked?

According to traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, the constant consumption of cold foods can slow down your body's "digestive fire," a concept suggesting less efficient digestion. But beyond ancient beliefs, what does eating cold things do to your body from a modern scientific perspective?