5 vegetables you should never eat raw — they may hide worm nests that turn into parasites in your stomach

Bell peppers

Cucumbers

Lettuce

Better cooked

Tomatoes (lycopene)

Spinach (iron absorption)

Mushrooms (toxins destroyed)

Potatoes (toxins neutralized)

Health isn’t about extremes—it’s about preparation.

Final Takeaway

Vegetables don’t secretly hatch worms inside your body—but some absolutely should not be eaten raw.

The real risks come from:

Natural plant toxins

Antinutrients

Bacteria and parasites from contamination

The solution isn’t fear.
It’s knowledge, washing, and cooking when needed.