The three R's for nutrient preservation are to reduce the amount of water used in cooking, reduce the cooking time and reduce the surface area of the food that is exposed. Waterless cooking, pressure cooking, steaming, stir-frying and microwaving are least destructive of nutrients. 7 июл. 1982 г.
How do you maintain nutritional value of food?
Some suggestions to retain the maximum nutrition in the foods you cook include:1Store foods properly, such as keeping cold foods cold and sealing some foods in airtight containers.2Keep vegetables in the crisper section of the refrigerator.3Try washing or scrubbing vegetables rather than peeling them.
How do you preserve nutrients in vegetables when cooking?
If you cook vegetables gently -- and without a great deal of water -- you will help protect the water-soluble vitamins. Filardo recommends blanching your veggies, which is when you quickly cook vegetables in boiling water, and remove them when they're still very crisp, to help preserve the color and nutrients.
How do you prevent nutrient loss in cooking?
Holding On1Keep skins on when possible.2Avoid continuous reheating of food.3Use a minimal amount of cooking liquid.4Choose steaming over boiling.5When you do boil, retain the cooking liquid for a future use (like soups and stocks)6Use the microwave.7Use a pressure cooker when possible.8Avoid using baking soda to retain color.
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