While most of us can identify what's generally bad for us, there are a number of foods we would normally regard as healthy which, if eaten to excess, can have harmful effects.
Mushrooms
While mushrooms available in most supermarkets should be pretty safe to eat, mushroom fans need to be careful about what species' they are consuming as many varieties can be h
Chillis
Chillies are renowned for their heat, which is what makes them so popular.
Rapeseed oil
There has been much controversy about this seemingly innocent natural oil, but the general consensus seems to be that it could have many negative implications on our
Rice
It is impossible to dispute that rice has many great health benefits.
Nutmeg
Perhaps one of the most immediately dangerous foods on this list is also one of the most surprising, and that is the common store cupboard spice, nutmeg.
Non-organic apples
Although it is advisable to buy as much organic fruit and veg as you can, in reality this is hard to do on most people's budgets.
Farmed Salmon
We may be constantly urged to eat more oily fish, but research has suggested that consuming farmed salmon may not be the best way to do it.
Microwave popcorn
Although eating microwave popcorn is not believed to be particularly harmful, it has been found that butter flavoured versions of the snack contain a dangerous chemical (<
Potatoes
Potatoes may look innocent enough, but did you know they actually come from the same family as poisonous plant the deadly nightshade?
Peanuts
Not only are peanuts one of the most common food allergens, but the popular bar snack may also be dangerous to
