49 Shocking “Forbidden Foods” Hidden in Your Kitchen—Are You Risking Your Health Without Realizing It?
Ever found yourself salivating over what looks like a delicious sandwich, only to discover it’s actually a lifeless rock? Or eyeing a crispy strip of bacon, then realizing it’s some cheeky glittering crystal? Welcome to the bizarre but oddly fascinating realm of “forbidden food” — where your eyes demand a snack, and reality throws a curveball. It’s wild how our brains get tricked, isn’t it? One minute you’re drooling, and the next you’re staring at an inedible impostor sneaking past as a gourmet delight. I mean, who knew rocks and crystals could be such terrible food cosplayers? We’ve sifted through the internet’s quirkiest examples to bring you this feast for your eyeballs — though your stomach might protest when it realizes those “bites” aren’t exactly calorie-friendly. Hang tight, because to unravel why humans are naturally drawn to certain foods (no matter what they look like), we even tapped into some brainy insights from Dr. Glenn Geher, a Psychology professor with a knack for evolutionary foodie wisdom. Beware though: you might get oddly hungry — but maybe keep the rocks on your plate where they belong. Ready to feast? LEARN MORE
In their day-to-day life, people tend to go with the flow and take things for granted. However, what your eyes see and what’s real doesn’t always match up. And just because your stomach starts a-rumbling when you see something delicious doesn’t mean that it’s actually edible. Welcome to the weird world of ‘forbidden food.’
Our team here at Bored Panda has cherry-picked some of the most impactful images from all over the internet where completely inedible things look like food. That sandwich over there? Look closer—that’s a rock. That slice of bacon? A mouth-watering crystal. And, no, those aren’t olives next to that pizza… Scroll down to see some impressive examples of forbidden food.
Warning: you might start getting strangely hungry all of a sudden! Just… don’t end up nibbling on any rocks! Promise?
Bored Panda reached out to Glenn Geher, Ph.D., who shed some light on the food human beings are naturally attracted to from an evolutionary history perspective. Dr. Geher is a professor of Psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and a published author. You’ll find our full interview with him as you read on.
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