The constant confusion of which veggie loses its nutritional value when you cook it or which one retains it if you add it your salad can finally come to an end. Dr Neha Sanwalka tells us the right (read most healthy) way to eat your veggies to gain the maximum benefits. Which veggies are best eaten raw? Beetroot: Cooking beetroot can cause a loss of 25% of the folate content. Hence beetroot is best consumed raw. Onion and garlic: The nutrients in onion and garlic reduce while cooking so eat them raw. Red and yellow bell peppers: Bell peppers are