In Carlene Thomas’ experience, two types of people ask her advice as a dietitian about the healthiest way to prepare ...
Nutritionists say that raw vegetables, lettuce, or tapeworm eggs can contain harmful bacteria such as E. coli, which can cause infections and digestive problems. Cooking not only reduces these ...
it also changes their structure to increase what’s called bioavailability — the body's ability to absorb the vegetables’ nutrients, Thomas said. The result is often more nutritious than raw ...
but it’s not as simple as raw vs. steamed vs. roasted. Not always. Prolonged exposure to high heat degrades many nutrients. But cooking not only softens the cellular walls in vegetables ...
but it’s not as simple as raw vs. steamed vs. roasted. Not always. Prolonged exposure to high heat degrades many nutrients. But cooking not only softens the cellular walls in vegetables ...