To Cook or Not to Cook? Hint: 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:

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Resources Used for this Episode:

• Raw Vegetables Vs. Cooked Vegetables
• 5 Veggies That Are Healthier Cooked Than Raw

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