Eleven foods Are Actually Poisonous..!
Eleven foods Are Actually Poisonous
1. Nutmeg
It’s known as a hallucinogen that’s
right in your kitchen. Reports after ingesting just a teaspoon of nutmeg
show horrible psychological effects and even worse side effects. They include
nausea, elevated heart rate, dry mouth, vomiting, which can last for several
days. Other side effects such as loss of balance and lack of concentration can
last over a week. It’s best to save the nutmeg for your spice rack.
2. Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been dubbed world
saviors as they could potentially clean up anything from oil spills to nuclear
meltdowns. They are quite nutritious as well, however, 5% of mushrooms are
toxic. While some mushrooms that are poisonous are brightly colored
and easy to tell, most of the deadliest mushrooms have a relatively
unexciting exterior. For example, one of the deadliest mushrooms in the
world is called the Death Cap, and rightfully so as its earned its name by
being responsible for the death of Roman emperor Claudius, Russian tsar, and a
pope. Its appearance its similar to several edible mushrooms.
3. Kidney
beans
They contain large amounts of the
glycoprotein lectin. As few as four uncooked beans could cause extreme
nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Many cases related to kidney poisoning were
due to “slow cookers” which did not reach a high enough temperature to destroy
the lectin.
4. Apples
Innocent looking apple seeds contain cyanide. Cyanide is extremely toxic to humans
and has been linked to many famous murders and suicides. If enough of them are
eaten, it can cause vomiting and other side effects. Peach and apricot
pits also contain cyanide.
5. Puffer Fish
A fish considered delicacy by the
Japanese, can actually cause paralysis or even death if not prepared correctly.
Typically, chefs spend 3 or more years in training so they can prepare
this dangerous delicacy.
6. Tomatoes
Tomatine is a toxin that is typically
found in the leaves and stems of tomato plants. Large quantities are reported
in green tomatoes, however no tomato poisoning cases have been reported thus
far and tomatoes are considered safe to consume.
7. Brazil nuts
One of the most radioactive foods that we
consume, Brazil nuts are 1000x more
radioactive
than other foods. However, majority of this is not retained by your body and in
moderation, Brazil nuts are typically considered a very healthy food. Another
radioactive food that we consume every day is the banana.
8. Potatoes
While death by potato poisoning is
quite rare it is not unheard of. They contain excessive amounts of
solanine which could lead to poisoning. Eating enough green potatoes could kill
you.
9. Rhubarb
Surprisingly its not the Rhubarb’s red
stem that is dangerous, but the green leaves which contain oxalic acid. It can
lead to formation of kidney stones, and if enough leaves are eaten, it can kill you.
10. Cherries
Another delicious yet deadly fruit as the pits
contain hydrogen cyanide which can cause breathing difficulties, vomiting, and
possibly kidney failure. It is especially dangerous for pets to consume.
However, most pits, even when ingested by humans will pass straight through
your system without being digested and most likely won’t cause poisoning.
11. Raw
Cashews
Believe it or not, the “raw” cashews in your
local supermarket are not actually raw and have been treated with steam
urushiol, a chemical that’s also present in poison ivy. Consuming this chemical
will lead to similar effects to poison ivy and can possibly even kill you.
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