Raw vs Cooked Food

Raw food is avoided in Vata individuals because it is:

• Heavy and oily

• Hot and spicy

• Cold and rough

• Sweet and sour

Which of these foods increases in antioxidant potency when cooked?

• Spinach

• Tomato

• Cucumber

• Papaya

In a detox plan, which is most likely to cause fatigue if overused?

• Cooked grains

• Boiled legumes

• Raw Juices

• Sprouts

In IBS patients, raw salads are avoided mainly because:

• High Protein Content

• Poor Digestibility

• Lack of Antioxidants

• Low fibre

Which vitamin is highly unstable during steaming or boiling?

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin D

Naturopathy favors raw food primarily for its:

• Pranic value

• Caloric density

• Enzyme destruction

• Bitter Taste

What does cooking do to the glycemic index (GI) of most vegetables?

• Decreases it

• Keeps it same

• Increases it

• Makes it neutral

what is the main benefit of raw foods?

• Enhanced Taste

• Fibre and enzyme content

• High GI

• Cooked flavour

A patient with weak digestion is best advised to eat:

• Raw spinach

• Mixed sprouts

• Steamed vegetables

• Mixed salad

Cooked food is preferred in Ayurveda because it:

• Blocks channels

• Increases Kapha

• Aggravates Pitta

• Kindles Agni