Apricot seeds are almond-shaped kernels inside the fruit’s pit, or stone. Raw apricot seeds contain a compound called amygdalin, which is an enzyme that your gut turns into cyanide. Cyanide is a ...

Health Canada has issued a warning over the consumption of bitter apricot kernels or seeds, which it says could lead to acute cyanide poisoning. The health agency explains that it recently learned ...

Stir the chickpeas into the carrot mixture; once they are warmed through, fold that vegetable mixture into the couscous, along with the toasted pecans. Taste, and add salt and/or pepper as needed.