Eat Simply Organic

Think that you’re getting better nutrition because you’re purchasing organic veggies? If you’re putting them in your microwave and cooking them, chances are you’re ruining your good buy. Maybe you’ve made the switch to organic veggies so you can enjoy better nutrition, but you need to think again before you microwave them. Many people are spending more on organic vegetables but they never get their money’s worth because they decide to cook them in the microwave.

Research is beginning to show that cooking your veggies in the microwave can be a problem. In fact, you’ll find that up to 97% of the antioxidants and other nutrients are destroyed when you cook them in your microwave. Sure, you’re saving time, but you’re not making sure you get the best nutrition.

The phytochemicals that are in these vegetables are the main reason you should be eating them. They work to fight off diseases and illnesses, such as cancer. However, when you microwave the foods, you miss the main purpose of buying and eating them in the first place. You’re essentially killing your foods when you microwave them.

What can you do to make sure that you get all the nutrition benefits from your organic veggies? Well, consider eating them raw, which allows you to get the most nutrition from them. Another option is to lightly steam the veggies if you want to eat them warm. The less processing and cooking that your vegetables go through, the better they are for you. So stop microwaving those organic veggies you buy and get all the nutrients that you need by eating them raw or lightly steamed.

To Your Health,

Vida