Understanding Nutrient Loss: Do You Lose Nutrients When You Boil Vegetables?
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Boiling vegetables can lead to a significant reduction in their water-soluble vitamins, with some studies showing a loss of over 50% for Vitamin C and other vitamins when cooking in water. But the full story of whether you lose nutrients when you boil vegetables is more complex than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.