Green Veggies: Ayurveda's Rules for Eating Right, Who Should Avoid Raw

• Green vegetables are highly nutritious but must be consumed correctly as per Ayurveda.
• Ayurveda advises against eating raw green vegetables due to Vata dosha and potential parasites like tapeworms (spinach, bell peppers, cabbage).
• Recommended cooking: boil, squeeze excess water, then lightly sauté in ghee or oil to reduce Vata.
• Elderly and children should limit green vegetables due to increased Vata and weaker digestion.
• Alternatives for elderly/children include ridge gourd, bottle gourd, and ivy gourd, which are equally nutritious.