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Pumpkins, Squash & Gourds
ahappycamper

Can squash leaves and stems be eaten raw?

11 years ago

I researched and it seems that eating them cooked is fine but I'm wondering if eating them raw is an issue. It sounds crazy but everyday I put raw greens in a blender to make a green smoothie so that should take care if the prickly parts but is there something else that's toxic in the vegetable That would discourage someone from eating them raw?

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