Disease Proof

Mistletoe might be a leafy green, but, it’s hardly health-promoting. Anahad O’Connor of The New York Times insists eating mistletoe is a bad idea. More from the report:

In studies of hundreds of cases of accidental ingestion over the years, there were no fatalities and only a handful of severe reactions. One study published in 1996 looked at 92 cases of mistletoe ingestion and found that only a small fraction of patients showed any symptoms. Eight of 10 people who consumed five or more berries had no symptoms, and 3 of the 11 people who consumed only leaves had upset stomachs…


…Mistletoe is not deadly. But it can be hazardous, so don’t eat it.

Since the holiday season is upon us, just how did all this mistletoe kissing stuff get started? This video answers the question:


Darn, and I was going to toss some mistletoe in my salad—fizzle sticks!