Steaming is considered a healthy way to cook vegetables. Explain why.
no contact with water or fat
reduces vitamin loss
like vitamin C
Why is it beneficial to eat some vegetables raw?
When cooking, nutrients can be lost in water, fats or heat
So by eating them raw, no nutritional value is lost
List 3 ways nutrients can be retained when preparing and cooking vegetables.
use minimal water - e.g steaming instead of boiling
cook at lower temperatures
cut veg into larger pieces
Vitamin C - Helps absorb iron in the body during digestion, supports immune system and helps support connective tissue in the body which bind cells in the body together. e.g citrus fruits, broccoli, cabbage
