If you don't cook these 6 vegetables, you're harming your whole family.
There are some vegetables that are very nutritious but cannot be eaten raw, or even undercooked, because they will produce natural toxins that seriously affect health.
1. Sprouts
Sprouts can contain harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. Sprouts are grown in warm, moist conditions where these bacteria thrive. So if you eat sprouts, choose those from a reputable source, wash them thoroughly, and cook them thoroughly.
2. Potatoes
Eating raw potatoes can cause bloating and other unwanted digestive effects because this food contains starch that hinders digestion. Even more dangerous is when potatoes are stored for a long time in damp places, some green spots may appear on the skin and develop a toxin called solanine, a toxin that can cause food poisoning. If a potato has green spots, it is best to throw it away.
3. Cassava
Cassava is a food that contains many vitamins and minerals. It is very safe when prepared properly, but if eaten raw or undercooked, it can be dangerous or even fatal because this tuber contains high levels of linamarin, a substance that converts into toxic cyanide when eaten raw.
4. Beans
Beans are packed with protein and antioxidants. However, most beans are not suitable for eating raw.
Beans have some health benefits when consumed properly, that is, after boiling and cooking. When uncooked, the saponins in the outer layer and hemagglutinin in the seeds can cause nausea, vomiting, digestive problems and diarrhea within hours of consumption.
5. Eggplant
Just like potatoes with green spots, raw eggplants also contain the toxin solanine, especially young eggplants which contain a large amount. Eating raw eggplants will cause digestive discomfort. In addition, some people may have allergic reactions to the substances in raw eggplants. Health experts recommend that people cook eggplants before eating to ensure health.
6. Mushrooms
To eat mushrooms safely, they must be cooked and absolutely not eaten raw because mushrooms can contain bacteria that cause digestive problems and food poisoning when consumed.