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Default Who Decided that Food Needs to be Exposed to Fire........

On 9/2/16 10:44 PM, wrote:
> Who Decided that Food Needs to be Exposed to Fire before it's eaten.
> With a few exceptions, almost everything we eat is exposed to fire in
> some form or other. WHY??????
>
> Ok, I would not want to eat raw meat, but why must we cook (use fire) on
> vegetables, fruits, grains, and so on?


I suggest that you try eating a raw potato and a boiled potato, and then
tell us which you prefer.

If that doesn't lead to enlightenment, try the same exercise with dried
lentils.

-- Larry