A nutritionist warned about the dangers of raw beets and broccoli

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It is widely believed that all vegetables are more useful in raw form, does not correspond to reality. Some vegetables are recommended to be consumed only after heat treatment, otherwise they can harm health, said the doctor of medical sciences, doctor of personalized medicine, nutritionist.

The expert explained that beetroot and broccoli cabbage in fresh form can contain toxic substances Sulforaphane can have a negative effect on the body, so it is better to avoid eating raw beets and broccoli or limit their amount in the diet.

Turnips and radishes contain a lot of coarse fibers that can affect the digestive organs. For this reason, it is also recommended to use them after heat treatment, especially for people with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.

It is more useful for the body to eat carrots, tomatoes and bell peppers not raw, but those that have undergone heat treatment processing – it helps to better absorb the antioxidant lycopene and some fat-soluble vitamins, the doctor said.

On the other hand, it is better to eat greens in raw form – so the body will get the maximum amount of useful substances, the nutritionist said.