TOP 10 POISONOUS FOOD WE EAT

1. Potato

A popular kitchen staple, a potato turned into green becomes a toxic food that can kill. Well, apparently potatoes contain a

poisonous alkaloid named solanine which leads to headache, fatigue, nausea and stomach problems if consumed. Refrain

from using potatoes that begin to turn green as that turns it into one of the most poisonous foods we like to eat. So, next time

you prepare mashed potatoes for thanksgiving, remember to go non-green!

2. Almonds

Also known as bitter almonds, raw almonds contain major portions of hydrogen cyanide, which makes it a toxic food

that can kill. This substance has “historical” poisonous effects as it is the same chemical compound which was

used in Nazi gas chambers. Consuming even small pieces of raw almonds can lead to severe health issues including

kidney failure and even death. It is one of the deadly foods weeat making it a product banned by the

United States.

3. Apple and Stone Fruit Seeds

An apple a day, keeps doctor away but if you eat its seeds, you will definitely need one. Apples and other stone fruits including cherries, plums, peaches and apricots have seeds that contain amygdalin, a substance which transforms into hydrogen cyanide when consumed. This compound makes these fruits deadly foods to eat. It is less likely that anyone would chew these seeds, but some precautions beforehand

never do any harm.

4. Rhubarb

Most of the times, we consume Rhubarb in the form of jams, drinks and pies. However, what brings it into the category of deadly foods we eat is a chemical compound oxalate present in

the plant. If consumed, oxalate may lead to illness or death. As per experts, leaves contains major portions of oxalate, hence, it is important

discard them before cooking. Stay safe, stay healthy!

5. Tomato

Leaves, stem or green fruits in tomato plants contain a poisonous chemical named glycoalkaloid which leads

to extreme nervousness and stomach infections. Experts suggest that these portions can be used to add flavor, but you must remove them before consuming.

Less-ripe tomatoes containsolanine; therefore it is better to consume nicely-ripe tomatoes. Ever thought, that our favorite ingredient for making curries can be one of the most Poisonous foods we eat every day?

6. Lima Beans

Lima beans contain a good amount of cyanide that diminishes only after cooking. Cooking

geniuses advise that lima beans must be cooked without the lids so that the poison can evaporate as gas and the cooking water must be drained

with utmost care. In the United States, food authorities have levied restrictions on the mass-production of the lima bean cyanide considering

it consumption on every day basis.

7. Nutmeg

Nutmeg has a lot of health benefits. It acts as a traditional remedy for sleep and also a good remedy to evade usual

digestive diseases. On the contrary, nutmeg is also a hallucinogenic. It can incur many discomforting symptoms

which include vomiting, headache and hallucinations. Small portions of nutmeg is consumed in an improper manner leads

to vomiting, headache and hallucinations.

8. Tuna

What brings tuna into the category of foods not to eat is the mercury that fish absorbs. Generally, there are two main kinds of tuna which includes chunk light or chunk white (albacore). Albacore’s mercury

levels are most of the times three times higher than the smaller ones, which is mostly used in most canned light tuna. Although tuna

consumption is healthy, but too much intake makes it one of the most poisonous foods we like to eat.

9. Cassava

Also known as tapioca, Cassava contains high levels of cyanide which is a lethal compound to consume. Two cassava roots turns into a fatal

dose. Therefore, it is always advisable to peel and clean the roots thoroughly before consumption. Take necessary precautions and enjoy a healthy

living!

10. Ackee

Popular as the national fruit of Jamaica, Ackee has a mild taste as well as a creamy consistency and is often used with salt-fish. It is unsafe to consume

unripe Ackee as it contains hypoglycin, which in turn leads to severe vomiting, coma or death, thus

bringing it into the category of foods not to eat. It is always better to consume it when the pods are read

and the fruit is fully ripened.

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