The Dark Side of Veggies:

By iastoppers.com

9 Plants You Shouldn't Eat Raw!

Cassava

A starchy root vegetable, cassava contains cyanide when uncooked, which can be lethal

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Eggplant

A nightshade vegetable, unripe eggplants have solanine, potentially causing gastrointestinal issues

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Green Beans

A popular legume, raw green beans have lectins, causing stomach pain and diarrhea

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Kidney Beans

A protein-rich legume, they contain phytohaemagglutinin, leading to nausea and vomiting when raw

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Lima Beans

Another legume, raw lima beans have linamarin, which can convert to cyanide

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Potatoes

A staple tuber, raw potatoes contain solanine, which can cause neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms

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Rhubarb Leaves

Part of the rhubarb plant, the leaves contain oxalic acid leading to kidney stones and other health issues

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Spinach

A leafy green vegetable, raw spinach has oxalic acid, which may hinder calcium absorption

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Wild Mushrooms

A diverse group, many wild mushroom varieties are toxic when raw, causing severe poisoning

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