Thomas E. Billings:

>The topic of spices is a (needlessly) controversial one in raw food
>circles, with most raw fooders using them, while a few object to them.
>The purpose of this post is to present information on the potential use
>of spices in a raw food diet, and to counter common misinformation
>regarding spices.

>To begin with, let's look at the charges against spices that are
>commonly made by critics.

I think you are tempting me to make a curry! But, would you use
spices raw?! That would blow my lid!

I think the fact that spices are toxic is easily demonstrated
by the runny nose when eating a curry. The alfactory glands are
getting a real sting from the aroma alone and telling you not
to eat the spice. Little kids do not like curries etc... it is
a cultured and aquired eating habit. Doubt an ape or
any wild creature would reproduce this behaviour or accept any
spice.

Thanks for the spicey data. I can usually manage a fairly low
spice mushroom korma, or a sprinkle of black pepper on a salad
item. I'm going off it nowadays a little. I keep thinking
about the runny nose. If my sinuses were blocked to start
with I might think more of it!


J.C