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5 Vegetables That Must Be Cooked Before Eating

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These vegetables cannot be eaten raw

Raw food diets are quite popular these days. Advocates claim that raw foods retain more microbes and vitamins, as heating is thought to kill some beneficial nutrients. For this reason, raw food is often considered better for digestion and overall health. However, certain vegetables are actually healthier—or even safer—when cooked. Here are five that you should always cook before consuming.