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General Questions
Cooked vs Raw Foods: Why are the results different for the same item depending on if it is cooked or raw?
Cooked vs Raw Foods
You may notice that your results may show a sensitivity to an item when it is cooked, but no sensitivity when it is raw.
No, this is not an error! Let us explain.
When food is heated, its composition undergoes changes that can impact how our bodies react to it. These changes occur during various processes and can affect the nutritional value and digestibility of the food. While some nutrients may degrade with heat, cooking can also enhance the availability of certain nutrients.