🕊️ In many cultures, cassava isn’t just food—it’s resilience on a plate.Groceries
🛑 When Danger Strikes: Lessons from History
Venezuela (2016–2019): During economic collapse, families ate under-processed cassava due to fuel shortages—leading to suspected konzo cases.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Repeated konzo epidemics linked to war-displaced populations using bitter cassava without proper tools or time.
These tragedies aren’t about the food—they’re about poverty, lack of education, and systemic vulnerability.
💡 How to Enjoy Cassava Safely (Even Outside Endemic Regions)
