8 vegetables that can be eaten raw are named: you will definitely be surprised

Boiled vegetables can be not only healthy but also extremely tasty. For example, it can be boiled potatoes with melted butter and dill. Or corn sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.

However, there are times when it is better to eat vegetables raw. This way, they will bring much more benefits to the body. Moreover, the time for preparing lunch or a snack will be significantly reduced, the Independent writes, citing the words of nutritionist Pauline Cox.

So what vegetables, in her opinion, should be eaten raw?

Sweet potatoes

For some reason, sweet potatoes are always associated with baking in the oven. However, as it turns out, they can be eaten raw. Grated and shredded, sweet potatoes are a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber.

Kale

Many people believe that it is easier for them to digest kale if it is pre-roasted. However, mixing this cabbage with olive oil can help digestion and also provide the necessary dose of vitamin C.

Celery root

This product is extremely rich in vitamin K and improves bone health. You can add celery root to salads, or make it the main component of a salad by seasoning it with a little oil and lemon juice.

Cauliflower

Vitamins C and K, as well as fiber, are the nutrients that the body will receive if a person eats raw cauliflower. Cauliflower can be a great base for guacamole and hummus.

Corn

If full-sized ears of corn are too difficult to eat raw, you can use young cobs. Young cabbage contains vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid and potassium.

Brussels sprouts

If you've never enjoyed Brussels sprouts as a traditional side dish for Christmas dinner, you should definitely try this vegetable raw. It is rich in vitamins C and K and is also extremely tasty.

Zucchini

This vegetable is rich in vitamins C and B6, which are completely destroyed when the zucchini is subjected to heat treatment. That is why it is better to eat it raw.

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