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Konzo [1] [2] is an epidemic paralytic disease occurring among hunger-stricken rural populations in Africa where a diet dominated by insufficiently processed cassava [3] results in simultaneous malnutrition and high dietary cyanide intake.
Foodborne illness (also known as foodborne disease and food poisoning) [1] is any illness resulting from the contamination of food by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites, [2] as well as prions (the agents of mad cow disease), and toxins such as aflatoxins in peanuts, poisonous mushrooms, and various species of beans that have not been boiled for at least 10 minutes.
Leaves, fruits, and seeds may cause severe discomfort to humans if ingested. [181] The seeds contained within the cherries are poisonous like the rest of the plant, containing cyanogenic glycosides and amygdalin. [182] This chemical composition is what gives the smell of almonds when the leaves are crushed.
common food poisoning; seafood allergy; paralytic shellfish poisoning; ciguatera fish poisoning; pesticide poisoning; alcohol intoxication; certain psychiatric disorders. Due to the extensive list of disorders with similar symptoms, a detailed food history is necessary to make the diagnosis. [4]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning ...
Fruit A bowl of mixed organic berry fruit which includes raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, on a rustic wooden background “ Eat the rainbow ” works for both fruits and vegetables!
[1] [3] He argued that food derived from animals is the main cause of severe diseases and the constant use of animal food causes gout, rheumatism and many other disorders. Smith believed that a vegetarian diet is more pleasurable and favourable to mental vigour and the development of moral faculties and is best favourable to good health and ...
The only thing to be aware of is that—like all foods—certain fruits have more calories than others, and some have a lot more sugar. Remember, fruit is healthy and delicious. Keep enjoying it!