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Some nutrients become more available(lycopene, for example) and some are decreased or destroyed by heat. Vitamin C, for example, is highly unstable, easily leaching into cooking water or being broken down by heat, light, and air. Other water soluble vitamins, while easily leaching into water, are relatively stable under heat. We could continue all day with examples to prove that food should be cooked or food should be raw. Either viewpoint can be proven with carefully selected data points to fit one's bias. But as you can see, there is no cut-and-dried rule. In many cases, cooked food is easier to digest and assimilate than raw food.
My viewpoint is that some nutrients like vitamins may be partially decreased on their properties and quantities, but cooking has its advantages. Vegetables and fruits can be liquefied in a blender to keep their natural properties.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoits because when something is cooked it wilts down meaning that you can fit more in a cup.
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∙ 12y agoRaw vegetables actually have less calories then cooked ones. This is due to the fact that once a vegetable is cooked the starches are drawn to the surface thus increasing the caloric content.
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What has more energy meat or vegetables?
Vegetables because they are the ones who have full supply of energy because of the sun.
How many calories does a bag of carrots contain?
HOW MANY CALORIES IN 1 CUP OF CARROTSHere are examples for both cooked and raw carrots.BOILED OR STEAMED REGULAR/MATURE/OLD CARROT:27 calories in 1/2 cup of cooked, sliced, carrot (2.8 oz, 78g)54 calories in 1 cup of cooked, sliced, carrotBABY CARROTS BOILED OR STEAMED:54 calories in 1 cup of cooked baby carrots (4.5 oz)RAW REGULAR/MATURE/OLD CARROTS:45 calories in 1 cup of raw, grated carrot (3. 9oz)52 calories in 1 cup of raw, chopped carrot (4.5 oz).For free Fruit and Vegetable Calorie Charts giving you the calorie (and carbohydrate) counts of other fruits and vegetables, to use as daily guides for weight loss, weight maintenance, or weight gain, see the page links given below.1.THE CALORIE IN FRUITS CHART2. THE CALORIE IN VEGETABLES CHART 27 people, + others below, found this useful.
How many calories is a cherrybakewell?
The ones that I buy in the supermarket have 180 calories each! The ones that I buy in the supermarket have 180 calories each!
Are there different kinds of calories?
yes, there are calories from fat which are the worst ones!
How many calories in a maoam giant strip?
well if one of the smal ones has about 30 calories and the giant ones are about double the size it would be about 60 calories per bar :3
How many calories should a overweight man eat?
Calories are relative meaning some calories are good ones, and some are not. Good calories come from lean meats, vegetables and other healthy natural foods. Useless calories come from baked goods, pastas, processed foods and fast foods. An average sized man, let's say 5'11" in height, that's 40 pounds overweight should begin by cutting his caloric intake to a minimum of 1800 calories per day. This person is certainly consuming at least 3000 calories or more per day to be overweight by 40 lbs. After 30 days the body metabolizes so the calories can now be reduced to 1600 per day. In 30 more days the calories can be reduced to about 1550 calories where they should remain for optimal weight loss. Some calories are good ones, and some are not. Good calories come from lean meats, vegetables and other healthy natural foods. Useless calories come from baked goods, pastas, processed foods and fast foods. An average sized man, let's say 5'11" in height, that's 40 pounds overweight should begin by cutting his caloric intake to a minimum of 1800 calories per day. This person is certainly consuming at least 3000 calories or more per day to be overweight by 40 lbs. After 30 days the body metabolizes so the calories can now be reduced to 1600 per day. In 30 more days the calories can be reduced to about 1400 calories where they should remain for optimal weight loss. Additionally, this person should walk for 30 minutes per day, everyday, this ends up being about a mile and a half. Walking can be boring so try getting a dog. If you want to lose weight you'll have to cut the calories and walk.
Is it safe to eat sushi while pregnant?
It is not safe to eat undercooked or raw meat of any kind while pregnant. you can eat certain types of sushi that are all vegetables or cooked fish not any uncooked or ones that contain high mercury levels. Tuna is a big no-no, cooked or raw it is very high in mercury.
What vegetables are orange?
Most of the ones that aren't green.
What type of almonds have less calories?
normal ones
How many calories in a buritto?
around 400 calories (depends on the brand)
Do the more expensive sources of food give more nutrients than the less expensive ones?
NO research has found out that for example morrisons bettabuy range has LESS calories in than " the best" range isn't it shocking? I watched "the truth about your food" on bbc1 and was so surprised! hope that helps cyax YOU ARE MISSING THE POINT .....Less calories does not equal more nutrients!! Inexpensive basic or whole foods (such as fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, dairy) have a much higher nutritional value than more expensive processed foods. Less fillers and chemicals too!
How many calories in a crayon?
5,000 for gold ones. All the rest have 69 calories. -Tom Petty Jr.
