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10 foods you should never eat raw and the health risks they cause


Published on 2024-11-25 12:59:22 - Phil Bruner, N@N
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  • Several foods pose health risks if consumed raw. Raw eggs and some mushrooms can harbor dangerous toxins or bacteria. Raw cashews contain urushiol, a

The article from Times of India discusses ten foods that should not be consumed raw due to various health risks. These include potatoes, which contain solanine that can cause nausea and neurological issues; kidney beans, which have a toxin called phytohaemagglutinin leading to severe food poisoning; cassava, with its cyanide content that can be fatal; eggplant, also containing solanine; rhubarb leaves, which are high in oxalic acid causing kidney damage; taro root, with needle-like crystals causing irritation; lima beans, containing cyanide; ackee, where unripe fruit can lead to Jamaican vomiting sickness; bitter almonds, with amygdalin that releases cyanide; and buckwheat greens, which can cause photosensitivity and skin rashes. Cooking these foods properly can neutralize these toxins, making them safe for consumption.

Read the Full Indiatimes Article at [ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/10-foods-you-should-never-eat-raw-and-the-health-risks-they-cause/articleshow/115655834.cms ]
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