What Are Nightshades and Are They Bad for You?

Fruits and vegetables are two foods whose health value and necessity in the diet are rarely questioned, and this is for good reason since research consistently suggests that the nutrients and compounds in them improve physical and mental health. But is this true for all fruits and vegetables? Does eating tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplant, and others in the nightshade family do more harm than good?  

 

Show Notes: 

References mentioned in this episode can be found hyperlinked in the EatingWell articles below.

What Are Nightshades and Are They Bad for You? Here's What a Dietitian Says

Do Tomatoes Cause Inflammation? Here's What a Dietitian Has to Say

 

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