Water chestnuts are better when eaten raw or cooked, and the specific method used can be chosen in conjunction with the individual’s physical condition. Water chestnut is one of the modern people’s favorite food, which contains a variety of nutrients, for example, every 100 grams of water chestnut contains 1.2 grams of protein, 14.22 grams of carbohydrates, 20 milligrams of carotene, 7 milligrams of vitamin C, 4 milligrams of calcium and so on. Eating raw and cooked are better, eat some in moderation can be supplemented for the body nutrients, the body health has certain benefits. If the absorption of gastrointestinal function is slow, you can cook water chestnuts to promote the absorption of nutrients in water chestnuts. If their gastrointestinal function is relatively good, can eat raw, can also be cooked, generally after the intake of the nutrients contained in the intestinal tract can be digested and absorbed in a timely manner. However, when eating water chestnuts, it is not recommended to consume too much at one time, as it is easy to burden the gastrointestinal digestive function and cause bloating or other discomforts. In addition, if eaten raw, must be cleaned to avoid infection with parasites.