Should you cook or nuke your veggies?
We all know broccoli is good for you, right? Not only does it have anti-cancer compounds, and anti-oxidant containing vitamins (vitamin-C and bets-carotene) but it's loaded with fiber. But which way is the best way of cooking broccoli and other vegetables, to preserve the most nutrients?
Believe it or not a recent study done at
But be careful not to add too much water when cooking your veggies in the microwave. Researchers suggest that in order to keep the nutrients undamaged when microwaving you should only use a couple of tablespoons of water to cook raw vegetables and no extra water to cook frozen ones. That's because vegetables lose water-soluble nutrients like folic acid and vitamin-C when they are immersed in cooking liquid.
What tips do you have for steaming or microwaving your veggies?
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4-23-2008 @ 5:54PM
Patsy Jones said...
I refuse to own a microwave...Having one...you will use it. I make everything, for myself and the kids, in the oven or on the stove. I never think..oh I don't have enough time...if that is the case...we load up on fruits and say, carrots, breads, trail mix until dinner or say before a game if dinner will not be until later. I have been doing this for 9 years now> Owning a microwave means you also might fall for 'microwavable foods' which have absolutely no nutritional value (even if the package specifies) and quite possibly contain preservatives (NOT GOOD for the body). Fresh is best. Best wiches...Love this post!
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