How to Cook to Preserve Nutrients
We want to obtain the most nutrients from the food we eat. However, the way we cook our foods can have a significant impact on the nutrient content of foods. Most vitamins from fruits and vegetables are lost during storage and cooking, and therefore buying them from local sources and eating them raw may be the best way to maximise the nutrient intake. However, this is not always the case as other foods such as grains, beans, legumes and most animal products need to be cooked