Veggies: Raw vs. Cooked

lilnatn2

I know that cooking vegetables often changes the nutrient content or activity in them, sometimes for the better and sometimes not. For example, I know tomatoes are better for you cooked rather than raw, etc. Does anyone know which vegetables are better for you if eaten raw rather than cooked?

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lilnatn2

I know that cooking vegetables often changes the nutrient content or activity in them, sometimes for the better and sometimes not. For example, I know tomatoes are better for you cooked rather than raw, etc. Does anyone know which vegetables are better for you if eaten raw rather than cooked?

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MFS27

I always thought that most veggies were better for you (nutrient-wise) raw. I think cooking denatures some of the nutrients, but I haven't researched this yet.

Why are tomatoes better for you cooked?

I know that some veggies NEED to be cooked - like yams, potatoes and other tubers. Other than that - I think raw is best but again I need to research this.

ivykivy

This is an article posted 3 weeks ago by Fitness_Chick.. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/41161-which-is-better-steamed-or-raw-veggie-talk
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Which Is Better: Steamed or Raw?

http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/8119

Nothing could be healthier for your heart than a plateful of raw veggies, right?

Actually, a little steam treatment could be even better. New research suggests that steaming might improve the cholesterol-lowering capabilities of certain produce.

Lost in Digestion When researchers tested the digestive effects of
both raw and steamed veggies -- beets, okra, carrots, eggplant, green beans, asparagus, and cauliflower -- something interesting happened. It’s not clear why, but the steamed veggies did a better job of binding to bile acids. And that’s a good thing. It means more bile acids get excreted, which in turn means the liver needs more bad LDL cholesterol to make bile -- which means there’s less LDL circulating in your body.

Veggie Contingency Plan
Raw or steamed, your goal is to eat at least five servings of vegetables every day.

But if you don’t always hit that goal, here are some ways to make sure that every bite of vegetables is working hard for you:

*Find out when frozen veggies are more healthful than fresh -- and vice versa.
http://www.realage.com/NutritionCenter/articles.aspx?aid=10488

*Know when it’s worth it to go organic.
http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/5776

*Absorb more nutrients from salads and steamed veggies with the healthy fats in these toppings.
http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/3175

*Sprinkle on extra antioxidants with these herbs and spices.
http://www.realage.com/ct/tips/3196