Question

Explain two techniques by which you can increase certain vitamins and minerals in food even
before cooking.

Answer 1

Answer:

Alternative cooking methods such as grilling, roasting, steaming, stir-frying or microwaving generally preserve a greater amount of vitamins and other nutrients.

Benefits of cooking food

• It would be inaccurate to say that cooking food always lessens the nutrient value. Cooking can be advantageous in many ways, including:
• making the food tastier
• breaking down parts of vegetables that would otherwise be indigestible
• destroying bacteria or other harmful micro-organisms

Answer 2

Answer:

You should choose a diet made of nutrient-rich foods. Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals and few calories. Your body needs vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients. They nourish your body and help keep you healthy. They can reduce your risk for chronic diseases. Getting them through food ensures your body can absorb them properly.

Try to eat a variety of foods to get different vitamins and minerals. Foods that naturally are nutrient-rich include fruits and vegetables. Lean meats, fish, whole grains, dairy, legumes, nuts, and seeds also are high in nutrients.

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