Health-food staples like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts may actually make you unnecessarily uncomfortable immediately following a fast. These veggies contain plenty of fiber, plus a trisaccharide called raffinose that humans have difficulty digesting.

Can I eat broccoli while fasting?

Eating vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cabbage and bitter gourd will not only be the healthiest food you eat during fasting but will also keep illnesses at bay. You can either drink a green vegetable soup or make a salad out of them.

Do vegetables break a fast?

Vegetables. Cooked, soft, starchy vegetables like potatoes can be good food options when breaking a fast.