Many mushrooms are very harmful.

The destroying angel looks innocent but don`t be fooled by

its appearance! When it is eaten it can destroy a person`s organs and eventually kill them! The
ergot fungus grows on wheat and slows down the blood flowing around your body. It can also
make you behave very strangely!
Poison oak contains urushiol oil which is a substance that causes allergic reactions in most
people. You should always avoid touching this plant. It can include symptoms like rash and
blisters. These symptoms can last for several weeks. If you are suffering from these symptoms
soak a cloth in cold water and put it on the affected area or visit a doctor
GM foods are often criticized for being bad for people`s health. But there is no evidence to
support this. There are some benefits of choosing GM foods. Firstly some GM crops contain
more vitamins than naturally-grown crops. Also they are cheap to grow and buy. Last but not
least GM crops can survive in severe weather.