Back to last page

Nutrition
325
Nutrition
I’ve heard that cooking vegetables makes them lose most of their vitamins and minerals. Is this true?
I’ve heard that cooking vegetables makes them lose most of their vitamins and minerals. Is this true?
htmASKTHEDOCcokkingvegetables
All methods of cooking cause vegetables to lose some nutrients. But boiling can cause the biggest loss.
1414735
InteliHealth
2011-10-13
t
Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D., L.D.
2013-10-13
.
Ask The Expert
Harvard Medical School
.
Image of a cadeusus
. .
General Medical Questions
.
Q: I’ve heard that cooking vegetables makes them lose most of their vitamins and minerals. Is this true?
.
.
.
The Trusted Source
.
.

Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D.

.
.
October 13, 2011
.
A:

All methods of cooking cause vegetables to lose some nutrients. But boiling can cause the biggest loss.

So when boiling, use a small amount of water. Then simmer for a short time, or until the vegetables are tender. Don’t overcook. You can use the veggie water for soup stock or other dishes. The best way to cook vegetables is steaming. Of course, raw is great too!

.
.
InteliHealth
.
Ask A Question
.
.
InteliHealth
Do You Have A Question?
.
. . .
.
Ask The Expert Archives
Topics
.
InteliHealth
.
InteliHealth

   
4581, 7995, 20807,
7995