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4 Hacks to Get the Most Nutrition From Your Veggies

14 Sept 2022 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, the presenter shares four practical tips to preserve the nutritional value of vegetables. First, cut vegetables only right before cooking or eating to prevent oxidation that degrades vitamins. Second, wash vegetables before cutting, because washing after cutting removes nutrients that may leach out. Third, avoid high‑heat or prolonged cooking; instead use low‑to‑medium heat, brief cooking, or consume vegetables raw or lightly steamed to retain nutrients. Fourth, prioritize fresh, locally grown produce and avoid imported or frozen vegetables, as longer time away from soil reduces nutrient content. The overall message is to handle, prepare, and source vegetables in ways that minimize nutrient loss.

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4 hacks to get most nutrition out of your vegetables. Number 1, do not keep your vegetables cut long before you eat them. Oxidation reduces the vitamins in that vegetable. So cut your vegetables only when you're about to use or cook them. Number 2, do not wash your veggies after cutting or peeling. Doing this washes away a lot of your nutrition from the veggie. Instead, wash them properly before cutting them. Number 3, do not cook your veggies on high flame or for too long. This kills the nutrition in that Instead, cook your veggies on low to medium temperatures for only as much time as necessary. Best is to eat your veggies raw, steamed, or lightly cooked. Number 4, eat locally grown produce and not stuff imported from other countries. And also avoid frozen vegetables. The longer a vegetable is separated from its soil, the more nutrition value it loses. So eat vegetables which are fresh, grown in your country.