Strongly Consider Eating These 7 Foods Raw

The list of our favorite foods, in very rare cases include something which can be eaten raw and doesn’t require cooking. This is because either we don’t know that we can actually eat them raw or we don’t know how much healthier they can be when eaten raw. Believe me, a number of foods actually lose many important nutrients when cooked; irrespective of the process involved in cooking; be it steaming, baking, boiling, steaming or grilling.

Let me help you with a list of foods that you should strongly consider eating absolutely raw:

1. Beetroot

Beetroots are packed with fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin B & C, and much more. They help in improving the immunity system of the body, increase stamina levels and also lower blood pressure levels. When beetroots are cooked they lose about 1/4th the folate content. Folate helps to keep our bodies healthy and is very good for to be mommy as it helps in the development of the unborn children.

2. Broccoli

We mostly par boil, sauté or roast the broccoli before consuming it. As per few studies it has been proved that eating these kind of foods raw helps in better absorption of essential nutrients. One of them is sulforaphane, this particular compound helps to fight off cancer and also reduce blood pressure levels. Other than this there are many reasons to include it in your diet, it contains calcium, vitamin C, potassium and protein.

3. Onions

Some foods are hated when they are in raw form. Onions are one of them. They are packed with a phytonutrient called allicin which helps to lower the hunger levels, prevent cancer, maintain healthy heart, and also reduce blood pressure levels. If you eat them raw you will be able to absorb much more of this very impressive phytonutrient.

4. Red bell peppers

These are packed with vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and magnesium. Most of the people consider cooking the red peppers. But, the vitamin C properties in the pepper gets damaged if you cook them up. Consider eating them absolutely raw, you can just add them to your salad.

5. Nuts

Yummiest foods to eat raw. There are a variety if nuts available, like cashews, pecans, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts and pine nuts. Many people think they are high in calories and fat. But keeping the bad fat part aside, they are also packed with essential fats which help to lower cholesterol levels, prevents in the formation of blood clots, and also keep your arteries clear. They are also an excellent source of protein. But do not roast them or deep fry them, as they are a lot better when eaten raw. When the nuts are roasted, they lose some amount of iron and magnesium content.

6. Berries

Berries have recently become one popular snack option. It is packed up with healthy fat and protein, and also helps to keep you full for long. Do not eat dried berries as the water content is removed from it when dried. s their water content, meaning they’re less likely to leave us feeling full and satisfied. It can also eliminate valuable vitamin and mineral components that make berries so healthy to begin with.

7. Coconut

Because it’s so frequently added to unhealthy desserts (from cake to pie and cupcakes) it’s easy to forget that coconut, when eaten on its own and without added sugar, is actually very healthy. In fact, research has shown that coconut water contains healthy nutrients not found in regular water, while coconut flesh possesses healthy fats that have been shown to help our hearts and brains.

So, give raw coconut a try and skip the chocolate bars, candies and other high-fat desserts that add a little coconut.

8. Garlic

Garlic is synonymous with delicious Italian cooking, whether it’s being added to pasta or meatballs. But it is one of the foods, which is not just known for its flavour—garlic is also very nutritious, and has been shown to contain high levels of allicin, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, and fiber.

But you may not know that garlic is even healthier when eaten raw. In fact, a study published in the National Post shows that eating raw garlic two or three times a week can lower one’s risk of developing lung cancer. So, the next time you’re making a salad or sandwich, consider throwing some raw garlic in there.

So next time, when you consider eating something, think whether you can eat it in.

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