Scrolling through social media, you’ve probably seen scary claims like “worm nests” or “parasites growing in your stomach” from eating raw vegetables. That wording is exaggerated and misleading — but here’s the uncomfortable truth: some vegetables really are risky to eat raw, and doctors and food safety experts have been warning about them for years.
The danger isn’t movie-style parasites. It’s bacteria, microscopic parasites, natural toxins, and chemical residues that can seriously upset your digestive system when these foods aren’t cooked properly.
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