Topics Food & eating

Is it normal to eat grass?

Depends.It depends

Trying a little grass out of curiosity isn’t usually a big deal, but regularly wanting to eat it is unusual. Grass can carry pesticides or germs, so avoid eating it from lawns or places animals use.

A curious nibble now and then can happen, but grass isn’t something people generally eat as food, and it can irritate your stomach. It may also have chemicals, animal waste, or other contamination on it.

If you keep craving or eating grass—or other things that aren’t food—it’s worth mentioning to a healthcare professional. Repeated urges to eat nonfood items can sometimes have an underlying cause, and you don’t need to feel embarrassed about bringing it up.

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