Fresh fruits and vegetables contain nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed for growth and are critical to a healthy diet. However, some have natural toxins. Ginkgo biloba (also known as maidenhair tree) is one good example. Not long ago, a man in Hong Kong developed poisoning symptoms after eating 50 ginkgoes in one go. Do other fruits and vegetables contain toxins, and how can we avoid poisoning?
8 Types of Fruits and Vegetables Containing Toxins
The following are common fruits and vegetables that contain natural toxins:1. Beans
Green beans, red kidney beans, and white kidney beans, among others, all contain a natural toxin called phytohaemagglutinin. If you eat them uncooked or undercooked, you may experience food poisoning within one to three hours.Poisoning symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.