5. Cassava
You probably know what cassava is, especially if you like African and South American dishes. However, do you know you can’t consume it raw? Just like lima beans, raw cassava root, as well as its leaves contain a derivative of cyanide.
So, cassava should be roasted or baked for safety reasons and under no circumstances consumed raw. Large amounts of raw cassava may even lead to organ damage and paralysis. In some cases, it can actually be fatal.
Another interesting fact about raw cassava consumption is that people with low protein intake are more prone to experience its effects from small amounts.
