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Cooking & EatingSome vegetables can be eaten raw. With other species it is wise to heat them to render poisonous substances harmless. How much do you know about eggplant, chicory and bean sprouts? Wieke van der Vossen, expert at the Nutrition Center answers.

Is it safe to eat beets raw?

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Is it safe to eat green beans raw?

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Is it safe to eat chicory raw?

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Is it safe to eat onion raw?

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Is it safe to eat eggplant raw?

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Can you eat potatoes raw?

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Can you eat bean sprouts raw?

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The Nutrition Center advises to eat a varied diet. Van der Vossen: ,,This is how you ensure that you get enough nutrients. Because every food contains different nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. It is also possible that foods contain a small amount of a harmful substance. By eating a varied diet, you reduce the chance of consuming too much of the same harmful substance.”

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