Question

Which factors need to be considered when choosing cookery methods to ensure foods maintain maximum nutritional values or meet dietary requirements?

Answer 1

Store foods properly, such as keeping cold foods cold and sealing some foods in airtight containers.

Keep vegetables in the crisper section of the refrigerator.

Try washing or scrubbing vegetables rather than peeling them.

Use the outer leaves of vegetables like cabbage or lettuce unless they are wilted or unpalatable.

Microwave, steam, roast or grill vegetables rather than boiling them.

If you boil your vegetables, save the nutrient-laden water for soup stock.

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.

Cook foods quickly.

Answer 2

Cooking methods that preserve nutrients

#1: Steaming. Steaming is the gentlest and healthiest way to prepare food.

#2: Grilling. Grilling lets you get maximum nutritional value from your vegetables and helps food retain its truest flavour.

#3: Baking or roasting.

#4: Sautéing.

#5: Microwaving.