The Poison In Our Food

Your first thoughts were probably about additives, pesticides and some of the preservatives that we are subjected to every day in the food we eat but I’m not talking about that today. I’m talking about our fresh products as it comes from the ground, spiked with toxins by nature. We probably consume enough toxins to kill an ox.

Everybody is quick to point out the disadvantages of (red) meat but it would seem that other foods are just as bad. It is no longer just sugar, salt, nicotine, alcohol, and fat to worry about.

The green leaves of Rhubarb contain Oxalic Acid. It causes kidney stones and, if you eat enough of it, it can kill you.

Kidney beans contain large quantities of Lectin and as little as only 3 uncooked beans can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Apple pips contain Cyanide. If you eat enough it will cause vomiting.

The area near the stem of tomatoes contains a toxin called Tomatine that is sometimes used in pest control.

Green potatoes are extremely rich in Glycoalkaloid poison. Death by potatoes is rare but not unheard of at all.

The pips of cherries contain Hydrogen Cyanide. This can cause vomiting, breathing problems, and even kidney failure.

Brazil nuts contain extremely high concentrations of Radium, a thousand times more that the average levels in other foods, making it the most radioactive food in the world.

Nutmeg, a known hallucinogen can cause nutmeg psychosis which leads to depression and a feeling of impending doom.

Then lastly, to draw the attention away from plant toxins, eating the puffer fish leads to paralysis or death if prepared incorrectly. Chefs train for up to 3 years to prepare it correctly but people still die as a result from time to time.

So, what shall I say; Bon Appetite? We may as well start with the hand picked mushrooms. Only about 5% of mushroom varieties are poisonous and you will have a 95% chance of survival; or would you rather starve to death?

What the hell, I’m hungry. I must find something toxic to eat before I get withdrawal symptoms. I got used to having all these toxins in my system.


Have a wonderful day. There is no need to start your new diet today. Nothing has changed.