Can You Eat Raw Green Beans? - Chowhound
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Napoletana/Getty Images Raw green beans may seem like an easy, simple snack to mindlessly munch on. However, consuming too many raw green beans can cause nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. That's because they actually contain lectins, a natural insecticide that is resistant to digestive enzymes. And while some green beans may contain more lectins than others, it's better to avoid raw green beans altogether to stay…
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