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The fruit is edible, but eating it before it is ripe will cause a burning sensation in one's mouth. It is not poisonous, but if combined with the blood of the larvae of the Diamphidia beetle species, a poison is produced which can be used to make poison arrows. [7] The tuberous roots, which may reach 1 metre in length, [8] are poisonous. [9]
The gemsbok (Oryx gazella), or South African oryx, is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is endemic to the dry and barren regions of Botswana , Namibia , South Africa and (parts of) Zimbabwe , mainly inhabiting the Kalahari and Namib Deserts , areas in which it is supremely adapted for survival.
The bushmen of the Kalahari eat the Gemsbok Cucumber after it has been roasted in a fire for a couple of hours. This cooking renders the "burning" chemicals harmless; even if the cooked pulp is still slightly bitter, the Bushman seem to relish eating them, sucking out the contents and either spitting out or chewing up the plentiful seeds.
High Fiber Foods. You should rethink eating foods like beans and broccoli until you reach your destination. While good for your body in general, fiber can cause gas and bloating. Digestion of high ...
Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.
“When you eat an excessive amount of food, your body converts it into fat,” Patti explained. “That is your body’s way of storing energy. High levels of dietary fructose induce a similar ...
Tylosema esculentum, with common names gemsbok bean and marama bean or morama bean, [2] is a long-lived perennial legume native to arid areas of southern Africa. Stems grow at least 3 metres (9.8 ft), in a prostrate or trailing form, with forked tendrils that facilitate climbing .
Kiwano is a traditional food plant in Africa. Along with the gemsbok cucumber (Acanthosicyos naudinianus) and tsamma (citron melon), it is one of the few sources of water during the dry season in the Kalahari Desert. [5] [6] In northern Zimbabwe, it is called gaka or gakachika, [7] and is primarily used as a snack or salad, and rarely for ...