Comments on: Are Nightshades Bad for You?

By: Ina Kielley

Ina Kielley — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:11:51 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Thank you, Kate, for sharing your thoughts. It’s true that we don’t want to dismiss the positive aspects of foods if our bodies aren’t reacting to them! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:18:08 +0000

Thank you so much for providing this information. There is so much misinformation on the internet that people follow because they are trying to be health conscious. Instead they are missing out on nutritious foods because they think it will improve their health. If they have any concerns about the foods they consume, they can eliminate a food from their diet for two weeks, (only one food at a time), journal their meals and body’s reactions, then reintroduce the food after two weeks, and again journal reactions and determine the effects. I know so many people who eliminate gluten from their diet without Celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, and are missing out on the benefits of whole grains because they believe it is healthier.

By: Sandea

Sandea — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:52:01 +0000

In reply to Brenda L.

In my experience cutting anything out completely and then going overboard is pretty normal. I’ve been on a totally ‘no added sugar’ lifestyle (for different reasons) but boy, if I eat a lot of it that I’m not aware of at the time, my body lets me know. My can feel my face getting all as my blood pressure skyrockets. So l use one of Fit for Life (Diamond’s) suggestions. ‘Be sensible 75% of the time (and l do find) the body can handle the odd 25%.

By: Sandra Hammerton

Sandra Hammerton — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:38:46 +0000

I am 76 and have eaten what I now know are nightshades all my adult life and to be honest have not been adversely impacted.

By: Ina Kielley

Ina Kielley — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:48:00 +0000

In reply to Carol Griesmeyer.

We’re so happy you enjoyed this article, Carol! –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

By: Carol Griesmeyer

Carol Griesmeyer — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:16:30 +0000

Thank you for a balanced look at the nightshades issue. As someone who has assisted those with allergies it is clear that “all and never” rarely apply. Listen to your body. If it doesn’t work for you there are many alternative for the nutrients you need. And it is probably better not to binge on any one food also. Common sense, not trends.

By: Ina Kielley

Ina Kielley — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:57:36 +0000

In reply to Helmut Losken.

What a lovely gesture, Helmut–thank you for sharing this. –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

By: Ina Kielley

Ina Kielley — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:17:57 +0000

In reply to Jennifer M Peabody.

Thank you very much for sharing this story, Jennifer! We appreciate your feedback. –Ina, Food Revolution Network Team

By: Caroline Broski

Caroline Broski — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:01:38 +0000

I have a reaction to eggplant. My eyes itch and my forehead itches. My lips can get bumps. Raw tomatoes do the same thing. I can eat cooked tomatoes. I can eat a little bit of cooked peppers. But the raw peppers do the same thing as he cooked eggplant and raw tomatoes.

By: Joan Martin

Joan Martin — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:20:24 +0000

Not only do I eat them, I grow them every summer.
There is nothing like tomato’s from the garden! I love all nightshades, fortunately I don’t have a problem with them.

By: Neville

Neville — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:08:30 +0000

In reply to Brenda L.

That’s very interesting; did you notice feeling better when you didn’t eat them?

By: Anne Ruth Barrett

Anne Ruth Barrett — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:23:41 +0000

In reply to Hunter Lucke.

I work with healing the Microbiome/Gut…and various lectins for various blood groups definitely affect the gut adversely…whether the vegetable or fruit is peeled or not. They often cause anxiety as well…