Are pine cones healthy? The surprising truth about eating pine cones
                                
                                
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                                While most people consider pine cones simply as nature's decorative ornaments, some human traditions have long found culinary and medicinal uses for parts of the pine tree, including the cones. But are pine cones healthy, or is attempting to eat them a dangerous endeavor reserved only for wildlife? The truth is nuanced and depends on the species, preparation, and what part you are trying to consume.