小心黴菌毒素
Many people in Taiwan like to store food in the fridge, thinking it will stay fresh longer.
許多台灣人習慣把食物放進冰箱，認為可以保存更久。
store(v.)儲存、收納／storage(n.)儲物空間preserve(v.)保存
However, some old or damp foods can become hidden health risks.
然而，一些放太久或受潮的食物可能變成隱形的健康風險。
damp(adj.)潮濕的／damp-proof(adj.)防潮的humid(adj.)潮濕的／humidity(n.)濕度
Doctors warn that mycotoxins may grow in items like peanut powder, coffee powder, or spices.
醫師警告，像花生粉、咖啡粉或香料等食品中可能會產生黴菌毒素。
food contamination食品污染
Even worse, these toxins cannot be destroyed by boiling.
更糟的是，這些毒素即使煮沸也無法被消滅。
even worse更糟的是toxin(n.)毒素eliminate(v.)消除
Eating such food may lead to chronic inflammation and stomach problems. That is why checking your fridge regularly is more important than you think.
食用後可能導致慢性發炎與腸胃不適，因此定期檢查冰箱非常重要。
lead to導致=bring aboutchronic(adj.)慢性的／acute(adj.)急性的ticking time bomb隱藏的危機inflammation(n.)發炎immune system免疫系統
It is not just food you should worry about. Old kitchenware can also be dangerous.
不只是食物需要注意，老舊的廚具也可能帶來危險。
Damaged non-stick pans may release harmful chemicals, while scratched plastic containers can leak toxins into your meals.
受損的不沾鍋可能釋放有害化學物質，而刮傷的塑膠容器則可能讓毒素滲入食物。
worn out(adj.)耗盡的pass one’s prime不再處於最好的狀態harmless(adj.)無害的scratch(v.)劃破、抓leak(v.)滲出、漏出
In addition, some leftover foods, such as leafy vegetables or seafood, can quickly grow bacteria even in the fridge.
此外，一些隔夜菜，例如綠葉蔬菜或海鮮，即使冷藏也容易滋生細菌。
additionally(adv.)此外leftover(adj.)剩下的(n.)剩菜germ(n.)細菌breeding ground滋生地
These risks may seem small, but they can slowly affect your health over time.
這些風險看似不大，但長期下來會慢慢影響健康。
take a risk冒險risky(adj.)有風險的be at risk處於風險中
So, what can you do?
那麼該怎麼做呢？
Experts suggest buying smaller portions and choosing fresh products instead of cheaper bulk items.
專家建議購買小份量、選擇新鮮食材，而不是貪便宜買大包裝。
instead of而不是bulk(n.)大量、大宗
Throw away anything that smells strange or looks unusual.
只要聞起來有異味或看起來異常，就應該丟掉。
Also, clean your fridge often and replace old kitchenware when needed.
此外，也要定期清理冰箱，並在需要時更換老舊廚具。
replace B with A用A取代B
Remember, your fridge is not a magic “safety box.”
記住，冰箱不是萬能的「保險箱」。
safe(n.)保險箱
Let’s start a “fridge detox” today for a healthier body!
今天就開始「冰箱大掃除」，換取更健康的身體吧！
detoxification(n.)解毒detoxification clinic戒毒中心