8 Foods You Should Be Eating Raw

Eating raw broccoli is better than cooking it because it has a special substance called sulforaphane that helps prevent diseases like cancer and heart problems.

Broccoli

Raw onions are very healthy because they have a substance called quercetin that can fight cancer. Cooking onions reduces this benefit.

Onions

Just like onions, garlic is great for your heart. When you cook garlic, it loses some of its health benefits. So, it's better to use raw garlic.

Garlic

Blueberries have lots of good things for your health, and they're packed with antioxidants. When you eat them raw, you get all the benefits. 

Blueberries

Red bell peppers have a lot of vitamin C, but heat can destroy it. So, it's good to eat them raw to get all the vitamin C.

Red Bell Pepper

Kale has special compounds that are great for fighting diseases. But when you cook it, you lose some of these benefits.

Kale

Beets have fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When you cook them, they lose some of these nutrients. Eating beets raw is a healthier choice.

Beets

Fresh pineapple has a special enzyme called bromelain that can help reduce inflammation.

Pineapple

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