Best Cooking Methods for Fruits and Vegetables

[marie]

There is no one right way to cook a particular food. No matter how careful you are, food preparation of any kind results in some nutrient loss.

Here are a few techniques that can help you minimize nutrients lost in fruits or vegetables:

• Use a steamer or cook in small amounts of water. If possible, use the leftover cooking liquid in a soup or another dish.
• Cook fruits and vegetables just until tender and avoid overcooking.
• Cut and cook fruits and vegetables in pieces that are as large as possible to reduce exposure to air that destroys some vitamins.
• Cook fruits and vegetables as soon as possible after cutting.
• Prepare fruits and vegetables as close to serving time as possible.

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