We all have heard of those types of foods that when consumed they can slowly cause severe damages to our body or even death. However there are those types of foods that can lead to sudden death and we should all know them. Most foods are good to our body but due to certain conditions, the same foods can be disastrous. Here are 5 common foods that might cause sudden death
SPROUT POTATOES
If you ever notice a sprout potato among other potatoes, never ignore this because it might be dangerous. Sprout potatoes may contain glycoalkaloids, a dangerous substance that can also be found in leaves and stems and can cause severe headache, diarrhea and even death
More than 3 mg of this substance in your body can be fatal, it also makes potatoes turn green. The best thing to do is avoid consuming such potatoes.
CASSAVA
We know there is some type of cassava that is dangerous and others are good to consume. Most people do not have the ability to identify the dangerous one. The two types of cassava include the bitter and sweet one, the bitter one is 50 percent more likely to be dangerous. Also we must know how to prepare this root, we must peel and slice then you can also bake, roast or fry until it is nicely cooked
RAW HONEY
Most people love honey, but did you know that honey can also be dangerous especially when raw? This honey contains grayanotoxin that is acquired when been pollinate plants that curry it. Honey that is processed is generally safe because they normally pressurize to reduce the levels of this substance.
If you consume a tablespoon of honey that contains this substance, it can cause dizziness, weakness or even vomiting and if you took more than one tablespoon then this might be deadly
RAW CASHEWS
This food is not dangerous but the substance contained in it makes it fatal. It must be removed first before anything else. Urushiol is a dangerous substance which is also a chemical contained in poison ivy and can cause allergic reaction to some people.
It is also worth knowing that the cashews sold in the market labeled raw aren’t, because they have been steamed to remove this substance so as to make it safe for consumption
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