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Raw foods are more nutritious
It depends on the food. Many foods such as fruit and vegetables, and
to a lesser extent meat and
fish, are traditionally eaten raw. Generally, cooking results in the loss of some nutrients (see also
THE WAY VEGETABLES ARE COOKED AFFECTS THEIR NUTRIENT
CONTENT and
FROZEN VEGETABLES ARE LESS NUTRITIOUS THAN
FRESH VEGETABLES). On the
other hand, cooking can make some foods more palatable, safe to eat and reduce the level of
some types of pesticide. Raw meat and fish can easily be contaminated by bacteria which are
usually destroyed during cooking. The risk of food poisoning from eating raw meat and fish
needs to be carefully weighed against any perceived benefit. It would be prudent to only eat raw
meat and fish that has been obtained from a reputable source or prepared in a dependable
restaurant.
Nutritionally, there is unlikely to be any significant benefit in consuming raw meat or fish.
Individuals with cancer, liver disease, diabetes, chronic gastrointestinal disease or conditions
causing impaired immunity should not risk eating raw meat and fish, which could be
contaminated.
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