Brain-Eating Tapeworms: 4 Winter Vegetables You Must Clean Thoroughly!

• Tapeworm larvae from contaminated food can cause neurocysticercosis, leading to seizures, headaches, and neurological disorders.
• Dr. Neeraj Kumar, Senior Neurologist at Metro Hospital, Noida, warns about tapeworms in 4 common winter vegetables.
• Cauliflower: Worms often invisible; thorough cleaning, steaming in hot water, and draining are crucial to prevent brain, muscle, and liver damage.
• Cabbage: Wash properly, steam in hot water; never eat raw to avoid worm eggs reaching the brain.
• Capsicum: Remove seeds, wash thoroughly; safer to eat cooked than raw to prevent infection from tapeworm eggs.

Why It Matters: Thoroughly clean and cook specific winter vegetables to prevent dangerous tapeworm infections that can harm the brain.