Why is cooking better than raw?
                                
                                
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                                Archeological evidence suggests that humans have been cooking food for at least 300,000 years, a practice that fundamentally shaped our evolution. So, why is cooking better than raw, and why has this ancient innovation remained a cornerstone of human health and safety?