It’s often overlooked, but a potato that turns green in the light can produce solanine, a potentially toxic substance. The effects can range from nausea to coma. The solution? Peel carefully and avoid those with a greenish tint.
Raw cashews: false friends
Cashews sold in stores are always heat-treated. This is because in their raw state, they contain urushiol, a highly irritating substance also found in poison ivy . Consuming them raw? You risk redness, itching… or worse.
