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Southern California boosters were discovering that the region’s “semi-tropical” climate could be marketed as a healthful paradise.

A street performer, Fito dreams of opening a vegan restaurant that will offer his community access to affordable, healthful meals.

Travel writers praised the region’s moderate temperatures and lack of humidity — dry, but not too dry — and described its healthful effects as almost miraculous.

Here’s the dilemma: Fruits and vegetables are among the neediest of flora because they require lots of nutrients and water to produce the delicious, healthful foods we love to eat.

Besides, not cooking them will save you time — and raw vegetables are often more nutritious and healthful than cooked, too.