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What you must do before eating raw fruits and vegetables

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The health benefits of plant-based foods are almost universal knowledge. Fruits and vegetables immediately come to mind, this on top of other plant foods.

Fruits are almost always eaten in their raw form. Many veggies are also eatable when raw, but some inevitably end up being cooked. Some get tempted to pluck their fruits from wherever and gobble them up unwashed. But is it safe to eat unwashed fruits or veggies?

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