Some foods are better eaten raw to get maximum nutrients while others are healthier when cooked to kill bacteria and aid digestion. A balanced diet incorporating both raw and cooked foods provides optimal health benefits, though raw fruits and vegetables retain more water-soluble vitamins. Cooking effectively eliminates harmful bacteria from meat, eggs and dairy but may reduce some nutrients, so variety is important.
Some foods are better eaten raw to get maximum nutrients while others are healthier when cooked to kill bacteria and aid digestion. A balanced diet incorporating both raw and cooked foods provides optimal health benefits, though raw fruits and vegetables retain more water-soluble vitamins. Cooking effectively eliminates harmful bacteria from meat, eggs and dairy but may reduce some nutrients, so variety is important.
Some foods are better eaten raw to get maximum nutrients while others are healthier when cooked to kill bacteria and aid digestion. A balanced diet incorporating both raw and cooked foods provides optimal health benefits, though raw fruits and vegetables retain more water-soluble vitamins. Cooking effectively eliminates harmful bacteria from meat, eggs and dairy but may reduce some nutrients, so variety is important.
We should eat raw or cooked food? Some foods are better to eat raw, and some are healthier when cooked. Eat a combination of cooked and raw foods for maximum health benefits.
Cooking food effectively kills bacteria that may cause food-borne
illnesses. This applies especially to meat, eggs and dairy.
Cooked foods are easier to chew and digest than raw foods. Proper digestion is necessary to absorb a food's nutrients.
Some nutrients, particularly water-soluble vitamins, are lost during the
cooking process. Raw fruits and vegetables may contain more nutrients like vitamin C and B vitamins. Health and Hygiene Good eating habits Lesson 1 FOOD