"Todd Moody [log in to unmask] [kteee/Paleo]" wrote:
>
> On Thu, 19 Jul 2001, Enid Headley wrote:
>
> > Just a quick question...I know that peanuts and cashews are supposed to be a
> > no-no, but if they can be eaten raw.......what is the reasoning??  I'm not a
> > fanatic about cashews...but I love peanuts!!!
>
> The reasoning is faulty.  Peanuts and cashews are edible raw.

But, they are legumes. Aren't all legumes ruled out regardless of edibility?

Or is the no-legume idea based on the no "New World" foods you mention? (I think I read that legumes contain a toxin.)


> Some who prefer to avoid New World foods may choose to avoid
> peanuts (and tomatoes, etc.) for that reason, but plenty do not
> choose to avoid New World foods.  Cashews grow in pods that have
> a caustic substance, but the nuts themselves are edible raw.

Bye for now,

Jim.