They also alkalize the body, as per Dr. Davis.

The problem as I see it is eating so many raw veggies. In the last 20-30 years we've been taught to eat raw. Cali and Broccoli for dips, carrot sticks on low-fat diets.
Jalapenos raw with seeds in Pico, salads and more salads etc...
I've even had Kale salad on several occasions and just couldn't figure out what made me sick when I now realize that Kale along with greens of several types should be cooked for a long time because they are tough to digest. People also use to use a vinager which sat on all southern tables in restaurants to shake over greens and other vegggies...why, did it help with digestion?
Now if I use canned tomatoes which are cooked, I try to find them skinned and seeded.