50 Food & Nutrition Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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34) Carrots Are More Nutritious When Eaten Raw

Contrary to popular belief, carrots are actually more nutritious when they're cooked! This is because the cooking process activates the beta carotene contained in carrots, making this compound more readily available to be absorbed by your body.  The same is true for other vegetables, whose nutrients are more easily absorbed after being cooked. These include tomatoes, spinach and asparagus, among others.