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Would farm fresh vegetables have better nutrients than those purchased in a grocery store?
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Some farm fresh vegetables that have better nutrients that those purchased in a grocery store include tomatoes, zucchini, and peppers. This because the vegetable do not travel as much and they are ripe at the point of purchase. Those in a grocery store are sometimes shipped so that they ripen during travel.
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What type of carbohydrate has the most nutrients and is not refined?
Fresh vegetables and fruits. Organic ones are even better. The very best choices are organic, fresh, leafy green vegetables..
Does frozen vegetables usually cost more or less than fresh vegetables?
fresh are generally, they taste less processed and are much better for you. frozen vegetables are ok if you are buying in bulk or will be storing the vegetables for a longer period.
Are vegetables more healthy when eaten raw?
Not always. Cooking can release nutrients locked into certain veggies, making them not only healthier but tastier, too. Some veggies are better eaten raw, to keep in nutrients.
Why animals get nutients by eating or by eating orther animals?
If the question is why, they get nutrients from eating so they don't die. If the question is how, they get nutrients from eating animals the same way you get nutrients form eating animals,fruits,and vegetables. Research the food chain for a better unserstanding.
What are homonyms for the word great?
grate Did you grate that cheese yourself? Mom says it always tastes better than the bags of grated cheese purchased at the grocery store.
Is raw broccoli better for you?
Cooking always leaches some of the nutrients of any vegetable. The longer a vegetable is cooked the more nutrients are leached into the cooking water. In that "raw" has the benefit of supplying all of the nutrients available in all vegetables it is better. Depending on the application, it is preferable to steam a vegetable only until it is "Fork Tender" and attains a brightness of its natural color. By cooking with steam rather than boiling in water, fewer of the nutrients are leached.
Why are nutrients in food lost when they are preserved?
Nutrients tend to get lost in these preparations due to heat and oxidation. When the cells of the food are ruptured in any way, shape, and for, like how they tend to be during prepping or cooking, there will be loss of nutrients.
Are vegetables better then lollies?
If you want to be healthy then vegetables are better then lollies. If it's taste wise your talking about then the lollies are better
Which is better sweets or vegetables?
Define 'better'.
Are frozen vegetables good for your body?
Vegetables which are frozen soon after harvesting retain most of their nutrients and so are good; however, boiling removes many nutrients. It is better to steam veg.
Are Green vegetables are better than junk food?
Yes all vegetables are better than junk food
How do vegetables help the diet?
Vegetables are important because they have lots of healthy vitamins in them For example, Vegetables such as carrots help your eyes see better The vitamins help thinking skills. And vegetable have a lot of fibre in them.
