Can Jain People Eat Carrots? Understanding the Dietary Restrictions
                                
                                
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                                Adhering to the ancient principle of ahimsa, or non-violence, the Jain diet follows specific rules to minimize harm to living beings. This is why most Jains do not eat carrots, along with other root vegetables, as their consumption requires uprooting and killing the entire plant.