5 Veggies That Are Healthier When Boiled

By: Somdatta Saha

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A study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed cooked vegetables are more nutritious, when compared to raw food. Here're vegetables you should always cook.

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1. Spinach

Oxalic acid in spinach is known to block iron, calcium absorption. When it's boiled, the acid breaks down, making it healthier.

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2. Sweet Potatoes

According to studies, boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable.

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3. Mushrooms

Mushrooms contain antioxidant ergothioneine, which is released during cooking. These antioxidants help break down free radicals.

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4. Green Beans

Green beans contain lectins, which are hard to digest. Cooking not onlyneutralizes the lectins but also improves antioxidant content.

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5. Eggplant

A study found that steaming eggplant allows its nutrients to bind together with bile acids, enabling liver to break down cholesterol.

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Find here the foods that are healthier when eaten raw.

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