There is no
denying that eating a variety of fruits vegetables is good for your health. The
question is whether eating vegetables cooked or raw is more healthy? I
personally think it is important to incorporate a large amount of raw fruits
and vegetables and fruits into your diet on a regular basis. There are so many
nutrients and enzymes in raw foods that are beneficial to our health and the
cooking process can often denature or eliminate these nutrients. However,
cooking has its benefits as well. For example, cooking can break down nutrients
in some foods so they are more easily absorbed by the body. In addition,
cooking can break down some of the fiber in more cruciferous vegetables, which
makes them easier to consume and digest.
Here is a list of
some vegetables that are better eaten cooked than raw:
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and brussel sprouts
In general, I
would encourage you to try and consume more raw foods in your diet, but you do
not need to eat 100% raw. If you prefer to cook your vegetables and this keeps
you eating healthy then this is okay too as long as your cooking process does
not involve adding extra salt or oil. Whatever method you decide, cooked or
raw, just focus on eating more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.
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