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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Wright

Eight surprising vegetables you should eat raw for a greater health boost

The classic Christmas side dish can be eaten raw - (Getty Images)

Most people aim for five portions of fruit and vegetables daily, but raw consumption can sometimes offer greater health advantages.

Functional nutritionist Pauline Cox, author of Hungry Woman, notes that cooking depletes "heat-sensitive nutrients, such as vitamin C".

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