> Thank you for all the info, Jean-Louis. I was wondering if anyone could tell > me just which vegetables are inedible raw? Are there any fruits and > vegetables we're better off avoiding completely for certain deleterious > reasons? Provided you restrict yourself to the foods you find in supermarkets and health food stores, I would say that any raw food that tastes good when _raw_, _whole_, _unprocessed_, _without mixing or seasoning_ is good for your body, with possible exceptions like grains and dairy which may be allergenic. At least, that's what the theory of instinctive nutrition says, and I believe it. Now, in case of doubt, I would mention: -some sprouts are toxic in their raw state. Check http://www.living-foods.com/articles/sprouting.html -All common fruits are edible raw. -Potato skins and "eyes" contain solanin, which is toxic. Anyway, potatoes are not very good in their raw state. -Egg whites contain some anti-nutrients (biotin inhibitors), and are also allergenic for some people. However, I occasionally eat them without deleterious effects when they taste good. -Ordinary vegetables are usually not toxic, but some of them don't taste very good. After trying many times, I have never enjoyed raw cauliflower, so I decided (after 1 year raw) to cook it lightly. I also tried to eat it raw, with some cold-pressed olive oil: tastes pretty good, but not very digestible for me. -Some people are intolerant to pollen. If you try it for the first time, eat only ONE grain, and if you don't notice any side-effects, double the dose every day. That's it... I hope I didn't forget anything. Best wishes, Jean-Louis [log in to unmask]