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How Does Cooking Affect Nutrients in Veggies?

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How Does Cooking Affect Nutrients in Veggies?

Season 4 Episode 4 | 4m 21s | CC

Vegetables are chock-full of essential vitamins and minerals, but how should you eat them to get the most nutritious bang for your buck? For one -flash-frozen green beans kept for months have up to three times more vitamin C than week-old beans kept in the fridge. And did you know that oil-based dressing and avocados can help you absorb more nutrients from that kale salad.

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