When people think of gardening and plant based diets, they usually think that all plants are beneficial to our environment and body. This is not the case. Some plants can actually do more harm than good. For example, researchers have discovered that not all plants are beneficial, especially for those people who are malnourished or rely on a plant based diet. These plants may develop toxic components as the climate changes and the global population expands, particularly in poor countries. The researchers highlighted the following plants because of their potential neurotoxic effects.
- Fruit of the ackee tree, an evergreen native to West Africa and favorite of Jamaica.
- Lychee fruit, a delicious tropical fruit from southern Asia now eaten worldwide.
- Grass Pea, a protein-rich legume eaten on the Indian continent and the Horn of Africa.
- Cassava, a plant whose roots and leaves are consumed in and across the sub-Saharan.
Next time you are at the grocery store make sure you do your research on what fruits and veggies are beneficial to your health!
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