Cooking methods that kill or protect nutrients: Frying, pressure cooking, reheating and what to change first |
Everyday cooking habits can make a big difference to how many nutrients your food actually delivers. Vitamins such as vitamin C and several B vitamins are sensitive to heat, water and oxygen. Omega-3 fats break down at high temperatures. Reheating food repeatedly can reduce nutrients even further. Research shows that choosing the right cooking method…