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Unless you have a credible source for your "microwaves destroy nutrients more than other cooking methods", I'd disagree strongly with you. Stopping psuedoscien
by shadowpwner 16y ago
Unless you have a credible source for your "microwaves destroy nutrients more than other cooking methods", I'd disagree strongly with you.
Stopping psuedosciencific rumors in their tracks. :)
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- dejb 16y agoI'm pretty sure remember hearing that that microwaving removed more nutrients than steaming, but less than boiling. I suspect in each case it somewhat depends how long and intensely you heat it for. Attempting to propagate vague notions I have about things :)
- Luyt 16y agoAlso see http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4080 http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4080 for a skeptical treatment of some microwave oven myths.
- matwood 16y agoIt was Alton Brown who said it on Good Eats. A quick search seem says that 'properly' cooking veggies in the microwave is fine. Still looking for a definition of 'properly' though. I'm guessing it just means don't overcook as many people do when heating things in the microwave. Boiling in water seems to be one of the worst methods, which makes sense because the water can easily leach all of the nutrients[1]. Everyone does agree the best way is simply to steam them. [1]http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/250016/how_to_cook_vegetables_without_losing.html?cat=51 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/250016/how_to_cook_... A recent study conducted in the U.K. showed boiling vegetables that are members of the cruciferous family, including cabbage, broccoli, and brussel sprouts, significantly reduces their anticancer properties. And MW specifically If you choose to microwave your vegetables, use as little water and as short a cooking time as possible to minimize loss of vitamins.