There are some people who like to drink juice of raw vegetables. People who are fitness freaks include more and more green vegetables in their diet. Proponents of such diets claim that raw vegetables contain many essential vitamins and minerals that are lost during cooking and are great for boosting immunity and preventing diseases. This may be true but eating anything in excess can prove to be dangerous for health.
Winters are coming and this is the season when green leafy vegetables are in abundance in the market and people try to make the most of them by including them in their diet in every possible interesting way. Some people also like to drink juice of raw vegetables in this season. But are all these really healthy and safe? How should you eat green vegetables – by cooking them or eating them in raw form. Ayurveda and gut health coach Dr. Dimple Jangda in her recent Instagram post has said that consuming raw foods in large quantities can lead to the risk of some stomach infections or indigestion.
Raw foods are more difficult for the body to digest than cooked foods, because cooked foods are already broken down by heat, spices, and cooking methods. They are more biologically available for absorption and reduce stress on the digestive fire. Some raw foods also contain anti-nutrients that actually completely block the nutritional absorption of foods. Light cooking is recommended.
Experts say, if you are experiencing symptoms like nausea, fatigue, dizziness, bloating, diarrhea or IBS, your body is talking to you. Ayurveda does not recommend consuming raw foods or cold foods in large quantities, as they house parasites, which cannot be destroyed by mere washing.
Raw vegetables to avoid
1. Raw spinach, chard, cauliflower contain oxalates which can damage or form kidney stones and can also inhibit iron, calcium absorption when eaten in large amounts.
2. Raw kale contains goitrogens which in large amounts can affect thyroid function.
3. Raw cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli in large quantities can disrupt the thyroid gland.
4. Eating raw kale or bok choy may cause bloating in some people.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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