Catastrophic consequences: Vegetables you must never eat raw
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Vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet for everyone. They are a valuable source of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. We eat them boiled, baked, or raw. However, not all of them can be consumed raw. The consequences can be catastrophic.
Which vegetables specifically should not be eaten raw explains website Strona Zdrowia.
Vegetables are beneficial
The recommended daily intake of vegetables is at least 4-5 servings. One serving corresponds, for example, to one pepper, one tomato, a cup of spinach, a cup of vegetable juice, or two celery stalks.
These 6 vegetables should not be eaten raw
In winter, when fresh seasonal vegetables are scarce, frozen and pickled vegetables are an excellent solution. They are preserved during the peak season when fruits and vegetables are ripe, fresh, and have the highest nutritional value. Traditional in Ukrainian cuisine, fermented cabbage, cucumbers, and beets are excellent sources of vitamins and probiotic bacteria. Fermented products, like probiotics, contain bacteria that support immunity. However, there are some vegetables that cannot be eaten raw.
Potatoes
Consuming raw potatoes can cause stomach problems, and solanine, found in tubers, can lead to poisoning and death.
Spinach
Regular consumption of raw spinach can lead to kidney problems due to its oxalate content. It can also contribute to vitamin D and magnesium deficiency.
Rhubarb
Like spinach, rhubarb contains oxalates, excessive consumption of which can lead to kidney and system dysfunction, vitamin D and magnesium deficiency.
Beans
Beans and other legumes in their raw form can interfere with the absorption of beneficial nutrients. They are difficult to digest, so they can be dangerous for people with sensitive digestive tracts and iron deficiency.
Eggplants
Eggplants contain a large amount of solanine, which is harmful to health. In addition, they have tough skin and bitter flesh. To make eggplants delicious, they should be baked or grilled and seasoned.
Sorrel
Like spinach and rhubarb, sorrel contains oxalates, excessive consumption of which can lead to kidney and system disorders, vitamin D and magnesium deficiency.
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