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Raw potatoes contain starches that are hard to digest and can cause digestive discomfort.
1. Potatoes
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Raw eggplant contains solanine, a naturally occurring toxin that can lead to stomach discomfort.
2. Eggplant
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Unripe green tomatoes contain solanine and can be bitter. Cooking them makes them safe to eat and enhances their flavour.
3. Green Tomatoes
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Raw rhubarb leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid, which is toxic. While the stems are edible, they're usually cooked to reduce the oxalic acid content.
4. Rhubarb
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Raw sweet potatoes are hard to digest and may cause an upset stomach.
5. Sweet Potatoes
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Raw fava beans contain vicine and convicine, compounds that can cause favism in susceptible individuals.
6. Fava Beans
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Some varieties of winter squash have tough and hard skins that are difficult to digest when raw.
7. Winter Squash
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Raw cabbage contains compounds that can interfere with thyroid function when consumed in excess.
8. Cabbage
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Always prioritize safety and the best culinary experience by cooking these vegetables before consumption.