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Foods To Never Consume Raw: Other than diseases and illnesses, our dietary habits have a huge impact on our overall health and well-being. It is extremely important to adopt mindful eating habits that benefit our bodies. One such habit to adopt is to assess the condition of foods before consuming them. Several experts suggest certain foods should not be eaten raw. Eating raw fruits and vegetables can expose the body to harmful bacteria and parasites that can have detrimental effects on one’s health. In an Instagram post, Dr Dimple Jangda, Ayurveda & Gut Health Coach listed foods that you should never eat raw.

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Foods To Never Consume Raw

1. Colocasia Leaves

According to Dr Jangda, one should not eat colocasia leaves, also called arbi ka patta in its raw state. Always blanch them in hot water before using them in your diet. The same rule applies to spinach and kale. Blanche them in hot water because they’re linked to high oxalate levels, which reduces when you blanch it.

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2. Cabbage

They’re notorious for harbouring tapeworms and tapeworm eggs, which are invisible to the naked eye. Some of these tapeworms have survived some of the harshest insecticides and pesticides, so your vegetable washes are too mild for them. Blanche your cabbage in hot water and then cook it well before you consume it.

3. Capsicum/ Bell Peppers

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You should also not consume capsicum or belly pepper raw. Remember to remove the crown, deseed a capsicum and run it under hot water, because the seeds can also be home to tapeworm eggs, which survive inside the fruit.

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4. Brinjal/ Eggplant

Dr Jangda states that the seeds of brinjal are again home to tapeworm eggs. Remember to cook it really well to kill these parasites, tapeworms and tapeworm eggs from entering our bloodstream. Aubergine is such a complex vegetable that many households in India don’t bring this vegetable at home.

Dr Jangda concluded by explaining that it does not matter what cooking methods you use boiling, blanching, steaming, cooking - please ensure to cook your foods at least lightly before you consume them.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)