Tag: Destroy nutrients

According to a 2021 study, boiling milk can reduce its B vitamin content by around 25%, sparking concerns for many about how heat affects this dietary staple. But does cooking milk destroy nutrients entirely, or is the impact more nuanced? The answer involves understanding which nutrients are most sensitive to heat and which remain stable.

A 2003 study revealing a 97% loss of flavonoids in microwaved broccoli sparked widespread concern about this cooking method. However, subsequent analysis showed the significant nutrient loss was actually caused by the excessive water used, not the microwave itself. The answer to whether microwaving broccoli destroys nutrients depends heavily on proper technique.