Tag: Grinding food

According to the CDC, over 87% of American adults don't meet the recommended fruit and vegetable intake, often turning to easier preparations like smoothies and ground foods. This makes many wonder: does grinding food destroy nutrients, or does it make them more accessible? The answer is nuanced, depending largely on the type of nutrient and the grinding process itself.

Contrary to a common misconception, blending and grinding food does not remove the total dietary fiber, unlike juicing, which strips the fibrous pulp away. The mechanical process, however, does break the fiber into smaller pieces, which can alter its effects on digestion and nutrient absorption.