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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Health
Your cooking method really matters when it comes to vegetables because it changes how healthy and tasty they are, but which one is better between steaming and boiling? Let's know more about it!
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Steaming means cooking vegetables with hot steam that comes from boiling water, so they never touch the water directly.
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Vegetables are boiled in hot water, which makes them softer faster, but it can also remove some nutrients.
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Steaming helps keep more vitamins and minerals as the vegetables do not lose them into the water.
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When you boil vegetables, they become softer, but they also lose some of their nutrients, like vitamin C and vitamin B.
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Steamed vegetables stay bright and crisp, while boiled ones can turn dull and mushy if cooked too long.
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Hard and starchy vegetables like potatoes and beetroots need to be boiled, as it helps them cook evenly.
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Use less water when boiling and short cooking time, while for steaming, don't overcrowd the basket and add herbs for taste.
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Steaming is better when you want more nutrients, and boiling is fine if you want a soft texture.
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