In my previous post, Aches, Pains, Nightshade? I mentioned that the toxic buildup from nightshades might be at the root of your unexplained body issues. I don’t feel like I gave a very complete list of edible nightshades so that’s what I’m going to do here.
Common Edible Nightshades:
- Potatoes (except Sweet Potatoes)
- Tomatoes
- Tomatillos
- Peppers (ground black pepper is not a nightshade)
- Bell Peppers (all colors)
- Jalapenos
- Habaneros
- Cayenne
- Paprika
- Goji Berries (a.k.a. Wolfberries)
- Garden Huckleberries
- Ground Cherries
Less Common Edible Nightshades:
- Poha Berry (looks like tiny yellowtomatillo)
- a.k.a. Cape Gooseberry
- Wonderberry (purple fruit)
- a.k.a. Solanum Burbankii
- Pepino Melon (looks like eggplant but tastes like cucumber)
- a.k.a. Solanum Muricatum
- Naranjilla or Lulo (little orange-colored fruit)
- Garden Huckleberry (not usually eaten raw, poisonous when not ripe)
- a.k.a. Solanum Melanocerasum
If you’re trying to avoid nightshades, make sure you read labels.
Eat Well, Feel Good, Have Fun!
References:
Introducing Some Edible Nightshades You May Not Know
List of Nightshade Vegetables & Fruits
Amy F. White, MSN, BCHN, FNLP, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist and life coach who helps women over 40 lose weight and feel energized again — without extremes, restriction, or rebound. Through her science-backed, hormone-smart approach, Amy teaches women how to work with their bodies for lasting change. She’s the owner of The Simplicity of Wellness and the creator of the Metabolic Jump Start method and Hangry to Healthy Transformation program.