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Raw or cooked vegetables? Hong Kong people need to know how to choose! There are actually some secrets to vegetable digestion!

Many Hong Kong people know that eating vegetables is beneficial, but have you ever thought that "raw vegetables" and "cooked vegetables" actually have different effects on the body? Dr. Eric Berg shared an important point: not everyone is suitable for eating large amounts of raw vegetables , and the reason is actually — enzymes, stomach acid, and gut bacteria!

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Lettuce vs. cooked vegetables: The biggest difference is enzymes.

Lettuce contains natural enzymes that help break down food and promote digestion.
Cooked food enzymes are destroyed by high temperatures , but still retain a large number of minerals.

However, not everyone can effectively absorb the nutrients in lettuce, possibly because you lack digestive enzymes.

Why do you experience bloating and intestinal pain after eating raw vegetables?

Insufficient pancreatic enzymes : For example, eating broccoli may cause intestinal pain, but eating cabbage may not, possibly because the pancreas cannot secrete enough enzymes.
Low stomach acid : Symptoms such as indigestion, bloating, acid reflux, and constipation indicate insufficient stomach acid, which fails to stimulate the pancreas to release enzymes.
Insufficient gut microbiota : Gut flora is responsible for breaking down fiber. If the number of bacteria is insufficient, it can lead to fermentation, bloating, and indigestion.

Why do you feel unwell when you switch to eating a lot of vegetables?

If you usually only eat lettuce or spring greens, and suddenly switch to eating large amounts of high-fiber vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and cabbage, your gut bacteria will not adapt and your enzymes will not be established, which will naturally lead to bloating and indigestion .

Solution: Gradually build up digestive capacity

Start with cooked vegetables : Steaming or boiling vegetables reduces fiber irritation, retains minerals, and makes them easier to digest.
Gradually increase the portion size : Start with the vegetables you are used to, and slowly add new types to gradually establish your gut microbiota.
Adding fermented vegetables : kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled cucumbers, etc. contain lactic acid bacteria, which aid in pre-digestion and reduce the burden on the intestines.
Adjusting stomach acid and beneficial bacteria :

Increase stomach acid: Consider eating naturally acidic foods.
Supplementing with probiotics: Use probiotic products or fermented foods

Conclusion: Not every birth is good; knowing how to cooperate is the key to health.

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but eating ten bowls at once doesn't equate to good health. Understanding your own digestive system and gradually building up your digestive capacity are key to truly absorbing nutrients .

Tonight, why not start with a plate of steamed cabbage, and gradually add lettuce and kimchi to build a good foundation for your gut health? Health will naturally follow!