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Vitamin D is actually a group of hormone-like chemicals called steroid alcohols. The vitamin group is fat-soluble and quite stable: it won't be lost in storage, cooking or processing. The skin is able to manufacture vitamin D - up to 10 IU per square centimetre, depending on the level of pigmentation (darker skins produce less) and the amount of air pollution (pollution absorbs ultraviolet light, preventing so much of it penetrating the skin and thus enabling the production of the vitamin). Source: http://www.independentliving.co.uk/vitamin3.html

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Does lemon vitamin c get destroyed on heating?

Vitamin C from any source can get destroyed in the process of cooking.


Are all vitamins destroyed in the cooking process?

Vitamin C is easily destroyed during preparation, cooking or storage so follow these easy tips to retain as much of the vitamin as possible. * Eat raw fruits and vegetables as soon as possible after buying them. * Cut vegetables just before eating or cooking. * Cook vitamin C-rich foods quickly in as little water as possible. * Microwave, steam or stir-fry to retain the most Vitamin C.


Why raw food have higher vitamins level than cooked food?

In some cases the vitamin can be destroyed during the cooking process. This is one of the main reasons many nutritionists are turning to the "raw food" type diets.


Which nutrient is most easily lost by the process of boiling?

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Does freeze dried food have the same vitamin as fresh food?

no, many of the vitamins are destroyed in the freezing process. fresh is always best


How do nutrients get lost during the process of cooking and preparation show can you prevent then?

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Does pasteurized orange juice ruin your vitamin c intake?

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What activates the skin to start process of producing Vitamin D?

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How do eskimos get vitamin C?

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Why is it less nutritious for you to eat cooked fruit and vegetables than fresh fruit and vegetables?

Many foods lose a percentage of their vitamin content by the cooking process. Many other foods have levels of toxins which are destroyed in the cooking process such as beans. Many tuberous vegetables such as potatoes are better eaten cooked to aide in the digestion of it's starch content. Cooked fruit is less nutritious than raw. There are so many options and there are pros and cons for all the different types of foods that I will ask you to refer to the related link for a more precise answer.