Raw vs. Cooked Vegetables: Myth and Reality

Myth

Eating raw vegetable is good for health than cooked vegetables. Raw vegetables lose their nutritional values while cooking.

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Reality

The myth is partially true  and it is only applicable to some vegetables, but on the other hand, there are certain vegetables, cooking them can actually enhance  bioavailability of other nutrients.

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Power of cooked tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, which is beneficial for health. Cooking tomatoes enhance lycopene's bioavailability and makes it more easier to absorb for body.

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Secretes of cooked Carrots

Carrots contains beta- carotene. While cooking carrots, these beta carotene converted into Vitamin A, which is smoothly absorbed and used by body.

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Importance of balanced diet

A balanced diet is key for good health. Everyone should  fill their plates with both the cooked and raw vegetables to get hight nutrition.

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