Raw vs. Steamed Vegetables: Which Cooking Method Preserves More Nutrients?
May 01, 2025When it comes to detoxing your home and body, what lands on your plate matters. In this short and sweet Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, Sophia Ruan Gushée explores a simple yet powerful topic: Is it better to eat vegetables raw or steamed?
Based on scientific studies, raw vegetables often retain the highest nutrient levels—especially for water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins. However, if you're cooking, steaming stands out as one of the best cooking methods for preserving nutrients while making vegetables easier to digest.
As summer approaches, this episode is your gentle nudge to add more salads and steamed veggies to your plate. It’s also a reminder that small, consistent shifts—like how you cook your food—can be meaningful steps toward your Ultimate Home Detox™.
🎧 Listen Now: Should you eat more raw or steamed veggies?
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