Everyone loves a nightshade! …just perhaps in moderation, and maybe with a watchful eye. These beauties are unique because they grow in the shade of night as opposed to the light of sun. Aside from many beneficial nutrients, nightshade plants boast a toxic alkaloid called Solanine that can adversely affect the body, resulting in calcium imbalance, headaches, and possibly arthritic pain due to inflammation. Macrobiotic and Ayurvedic medicine advise consuming nightshades with moderation. So listen to your body…take note of any symptoms that indicate how you react to this family…
the Nightshade Family:
Chili Pepper
Eggplant
Goji Berry
Ground Cherry
Paparika
Pepino
Peppers
Potato
Sweet Peppers
Sunberry
Tamarillo
Tomatillo
Tomato
