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"Bay leaves are safe to use in cooking but should be removed before consuming the dish because they can be hard and sharp," dietitian Jamie Nadeau, RD, tells USA TODAY.

While ground bay leaves are believed in traditional medicine to be a cure for certain diseases and health issues, researchers say there isn't enough evidence to prove they offer real benefits.