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Steaming as a method of cooking is one of the most healthiest ways to serve food. There is very little effect on the nutritional value of steamed foods. Steaming helps food retain their natural goodness.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, because when you steam the vegetables, the nutrients that are lost go into the water... is the answer everyone seems to come up with. I believe that this is counter-intuitive. Steaming vegetables is the best way to preserve the nutrition in vegetables, so it follows that whatever nutrients make their way into the water would be minimal, at best. It not going to hurt if you toss it into your soup pot, though.
I posted this question a few years ago, and eventually I answered it myself.
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∙ 13y agoFoods do lose a small amount of nutritional value when cooked in a vegatable steamer. The amount of nutrition lost is less than that lost by boiling.
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Is steaming vegetables a chemical or physical change?
During steaming the chemical composition can be modified.
Are cooked vegetables as healthy as uncooked vegetables?
Veggies are healthy cooked, and uncooked. However, cooking vegetables does cause some of their nutrients to leach out into the water they are cooked in. Steaming or roasting doesn't cause as much loss.
How does steaming foods conserve nutrients?
Steaming conserves nutrients well because the food's vitamins, minerals and general nutrients cannot be absorbed by water.
How should you cook vegetables so that the nutrients is retained?
This will vary based upon the vegetable and cooking method. Generally, steaming vegetables is thought to retain the most nutrients. ----
How can we use steamer?
It is used for steaming vegetables.
How do you cook leafy vegetables?
You can cook leafy vegetables by steaming, boil and grilling them.
Which is the healthiest cooking method to retain nutrients?
Steaming.
Are vegetables healthier steamed or microwaved?
Steamed vegetables are healthier, than if they were being microwaved, because steaming them unleashes nutrients, microwaving just destroys vitamins. Steamed vegetables are healthier, because steaming them unleashes the nutrients and microwaving gives them a bitter taste plus also destroys the vitamins and healthy items in it plus are not good in taste so less people should eat them. I think they are better cooked because they are healthier my mom does it all the time. Especially the corn. They make your teeth stronger. Steaming is indeed a healthy method to prepare vegetables; however you can use a microwave to steam them. A microwave is a tool, not a method, just as a stove or a saute pan is a tool. You can steam [a wide variety of] vegetables with either of the prior mentioned tools. So I'll end by saying that steaming vegetables is healthier preparation method than pan frying, deep frying and boiling.
What are some good healthy vegetarian recipes?
Anything that calls for steaming or blanching of vegetables will result in more absorbed nutrients. Cooked, fried and boiled recipes can result in a loss of up to 50% of the vegetables nutrients. Vegetarian and vegan websites offer a plethora of recipes as well as ways to encourage children to eat more servings of vegetables per day.
What is the key advantage of high pressure steaming?
High pressure steaming allows you to cook your food, but saved most of the nutrients in it. Such as steaming broccoli instead of cooking it in water.
Will steaming vegetables retain vitamins?
Steaming is less wasteful of vitamins than boiling. It is a matter of taste. Some people prefer well boiled (soft) vegetables, while steaming should keep the vegetables crispy, which other people prefer. In either case, use any remaining water to make the gravy.
Why is steamed food good for your health?
Steamed food is often times more nutirtious because it keeps the nutrients from being cooked out. Especially in vegetables steaming keeps essential nutrients from coming out. The same is partially true for chicken and seafood, but to a lesser degree.
