Is It Advisable To Eat Raw Rice On Empty Stomach?

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014

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Question : Sir, in Ayurveda medical system, it is advised to eat few raw rice pieces say 5 grams on empty stomach with a litre of water in morning. It is said that it will strengthen liver. Is this healthy. Kindly advise.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Better avoid raw rice

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I have carefully read your query and understand your concern.

Let me very frankly tell you that eating raw rice on empty stomach is not only useless but also dangerous.

It can lead to
1.problems of digestion and absorption.
2.it can lead to anemia
3.it can lead nausea and vomiting due to bacterial toxin on raw rice,
4.it can lead to coeliac disease,diabetes and colorectal cancer.

So better avoid it.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj