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Can we eat raw vegetables with meals?
Can we eat raw vegetables with meals?
What are the vegetables that we can eat raw?
Can anyone suggest, please?
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Please do steam or blanch your veggies as there are some pathogens in raw vegetables if we will not wash them throughly then it can come in our gut system and make us ill
And along with that there are some anti nutritional factor which also can reduced nutrients absorption
So do blanch or just steam
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Yes, it is perfectly fine to eat raw vegetables with meals. In fact, raw vegetables can provide important nutrients that may be lost during the cooking process. Additionally, they can add a variety of textures and flavors to your meals.
Some raw vegetables that are commonly eaten as part of meals include:
Salad greens (e.g. coriander, lettuce, spinach, arugula)
Cucumbers
Carrots
Celery
Tomatoes
Bell peppers
Radishes
Red onion
These vegetables can be eaten on their own as a side dish or added to sandwiches, wraps, or bowls. They can also be incorporated into salads or served with dip.
However, there are some raw vegetables that may not be as well-suited to eating raw, either because of their texture or flavor. These include:
Potatoes: Raw potatoes are not recommended for consumption as they contain solanine, a toxic compound that can cause digestive issues.
Eggplant: Raw eggplant is tough and bitter, so it is generally not eaten raw.
Winter squash: Raw winter squash can be tough and difficult to digest.
Beans: Raw beans can contain toxins that are only destroyed by cooking, so they should not be eaten raw.
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Overall, incorporating raw vegetables into your meals can be a healthy and tasty choice. Just be sure to wash them thoroughly and pay attention to any cooking recommendations for specific vegetables.
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Hello!
You can have carrots,cucumbers,radish,coriander etc half an hour before meal.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes in form of salad according to season and your locality
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Ms. Silky Pasricha
Dietitian/Nutritionist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, u can have raw vegetables in the form of salads along with your meals like cucumber, tomato, radish , beetroot, onion , even seasonal vegetable like shalgam also . But make sure your water intake in a whole day should be adequate otherwise u feel constipated.
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi, yes you can. It is actually very good to have raw veggies as they are rich in fiber and multivitamins.
You can have many variety of vegetables as per your liking.. i have an amazing collection of salad recipies, drop me a direct msg so that i can share them with you.
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Ms. Neelam Wasnik
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
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Yes, definitely you can eat raw vegetable in the form salads. As per your liking vegetables can be used. Example - carrots, cucumber, beetroot, onion, cabbage, capsicum, tomato etc.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
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Yes definitely. Have it in the form of salad (have local, fresh & seasonal veggies). Start your meal with Salad only. Try to have it without any dressing.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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Bhubaneswar
In the form of veg salad u can have.
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