Cooking Tip: Preserve the natural quality of the vegetables.

Cooking your own meals is a joy in life, but it is important to be mindful not to compromise the original quality of the vegetables. Avoid turning them into high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar dishes after processing. Vegetables should be prepared in a light and distinctive manner. It is not recommended to use chemical detergents when washing vegetables, nor to soak them in water for several hours. Be careful not to chop them before washing; instead, chop them right before cooking. Vegetables that can be eaten raw are best consumed raw, while others, such as celery and cowpeas, can be blanched in boiling water and then served cold in a salad.

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Stir-frying is better than boiling for preserving nutrients and enhancing flavor. Literature reports that in cooked carrots, carotene is reduced by 45%, vitamin C by 82%, and folic acid by 40% compared to when eaten raw. The loss of vitamin C in boiled cauliflower is about 50% greater than when stir-fried. When stir-frying, it is best to use high heat and cook quickly.

Vegetables should be fresh, and it is even more important to eat them fresh. Do not keep prepared dishes for two or three days. Some vegetables contain nitrates, which can be converted into harmful substances by microorganisms, which is detrimental to human health and can sometimes even lead to poisoning.

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