Think a raw-veggie diet is best for optimal nutrition? Think again. Cooking vegetables can help soften their tough, fibrous exteriors and loosen up all the nutritional good stuff that lies inside. In fact, some vegetables are actually healthier if you eat them cooked, like tomatoes—heating boosts the amount of the potent antioxidant lycopene. The only problem is, not all cooking methods are the same. Some boost nutrient content; some take it away. Some add unwanted fat, while others add the crucial amount for your body to absorb all the nutrients in vegetables. When you get home from your next trip to the market, get out this list of
The Best and Worst Ways to Cook Vegetables so you don't nuke the nutrients right out of them.
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