Some Vegetables Are More Nutritious Cooked

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss why some vegetables are more nutritious cooked. We share some tips for retaining nutrients when cooking, and some factors to consider when deciding whether to cook veggies or eat them raw.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

T-fal VC1338 Balanced Living Compact 2-Tier Electric Food Steamer, 4-Quart, Black

4-quart capacity (2 tiers of 2 quarts each)
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Digital controls with 60-minute timer
Compact for easy storage
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Recipe of the Week

Pumpkin, Spinach, and Lentil Lasagne

Quotes of the Week

The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.

— Thomas Jefferson

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa