Suppers Served Blog
This blog will have everything to do with food. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I will have great recipe ideas and tips that I come across. Fun ways to get the kids to eat healthier. Foods that pair well together to achieve the maximum amount of nutrients available. Most of us love food, but how much do we really know about what we eat?
STEAMING VS. BOILING VEGETABLES
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I STEAM ALMOST ALL MY VEGGIES AND THE FOLLOWING ARE JUST A FEW OF THE REASONS WHY
Steaming vegetables retains nutrients because they are not in contact with a high volume of water. If you keep the veggies in their whole form, or cut them into big pieces, they are more nutritious because the fewer openings the less opportunity vitamins have to escape. Because of the health drawbacks of using microwaves, it is recommended that you use a stove-top steamer.
Other benefits of eating steamed vegetables include:
- improve digestion
- boost immune system
- facilitate detoxification
- lower the risk of high cholesterol
- low fat or fat free
If you prefer to season steamed vegetables, here are some good ideas:
- sprinkle on a pinch of garlic salt or Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- top with your favorite dried herbs
- toss a little bit of oil, low sodium soy sauce, or red wine vinegar
- squeeze on fresh lemon or lime juice
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