Raw vegetables

[quaestorum]

[FONT=&quot]Hey guys, I'm not much of a cook, was wondering if you can eat things such as brocilli and other healthy greens raw?and if you can then does it lose any of it's goodness by not being cooked.sorry if this is a stupid question.[/FONT]

 

[stevesmi]

brocolli isn't a good idea to eat raw because it is very difficult to digest due to its raffinose content which is found in all cruciferous veggies. lightly boil it

same goes for things like kale and cabbage and many root veggies too, which is why you may notice a little stomach upset

it is fine to eat green lettuce, romaine and similar veggies raw.