Proponents of raw foodism argue that heat treatment destroys all the nutrients. However, when consumed in their raw form, there is a category of products that are fraught with health and human life.
Beans
Raw kidney beans contain lectins proteins, which while being exposed to high temperatures, completely broke down. Some lectins themselves are safe. However, those contained in beans in a large number are very harmful. Most of them are in red beans. If you eat just a small handful of raw beans, there may be vomiting. To destroy the lectins, beans should be soaked in water for at least 5 hours, then change the water and boil for at least an hour.
Bitter almond
Almond nuts, which we used to use as a snack in the form of sweet almond. There are bitter species, which contain in their composition a quite dangerous substance, hydrogen cyanide. The bitter almond is used in the preparation of some dishes in restaurants. Its use in the rough can lead to death, especially for young children. To the bitter almond was edible, it is necessary to blanch and sauté. Only then the cyanide is completely gone.
Potatoes
Raw potato contains a toxic compound called solanine. In different types of its quantity is different, most of it is in the uncovered places and where the light turned it green and in germinating potatoes. Poisoned by raw potatoes, you may experience headaches, spasms of the stomach, and develop paralysis. Also, in raw potatoes, a lot of resistant starch, and if you eat it in excess, it will lead to digestion problems. The leaves and stems of the potato are also very poisonous, even if you cook them at high temperatures. The fruits of the potato after flowering is also inedible.
Forest mushrooms
Wild mushrooms are poorly absorbed by the body fresh – they contain hazardous substances that can cause poisoning and indigestion. Even after the heat treatment, they do not become edible – only some species can be eaten. Different wild mushrooms should be prepared in different ways to make them safe. One should carefully boil and fry, others – to marinade and glaze.
Pork
This meat is not suitable for the preparation of tartare. Raw pork can be a source of trichinosis or pork tapeworm. Trichinosis – getting into the body of the worm, which can affect pig meat. The first symptoms of trichinosis are nausea and vomiting. Over time, the larvae enter the bloodstream and cause muscle pain. To avoid this, the pork must be thoroughly cooked, while the inside of the piece will not remain pink or red spots.