Steam It!. . . .

This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food

Steam It!

You’ve probably heard that steaming vegetables is more nutritious than boiling them because fewer nutrients are lost in the water.  But, some recent research is showing that steamed vegetables are also better than raw vegetables.

New research from Italy’s University of Parma found that steamed broccoli is better for you than raw broccoli. Steaming this veggie “makes more of its cancer-fighting antioxidants available to your body.” (Self Magazine, May 2008, p. 182)

If you need a few tips, here’s a helpful video on steaming veggies.

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