Question 1

what are some drinks that have nutritional value?

Accepted Answer

Freshly: juiced organic juices made from vegetables or fruits.

Question 2

how can i find the nutritional value of most foods?

Accepted Answer

USDA: There are many resources but looking for the usda nutrient tables is a very broad base and those sites will be a start.  There are other sites that maintain nutrient values for different foods.  You will find some differences, depending on the source.

Question 3

does blending food decrease nutritional value of food?

Accepted Answer

: Juicing removes the rind and layers of fruit that contain fiber and important vitamins/minerals. Blending only changes the texture of the food to combine with ingredients to be more palatable and mixable, like in a shake or smoothie.

Question 4

do veggies lose their nutritional value if they are steamed?

Accepted Answer

No: It depends on how long they are steamed -- steaming to mush is not a good idea.  But moderate steaming is generally a very tasty and healthy way to cook veggies.  Some, like broccoli, even become more digestible when steamed.  Colors become more intense green too!

Question 5

does the nutritional value of vegetables suffer in a slow cooker?

Accepted Answer

If they had been: fresh - it can kill enzymes.

Question 6

how does cooking destroy or improve the nutritional value of food?

Accepted Answer

Rarely improves!: You don't destroy mineral, but if you cook with water you will lose them. Feat (prolonged) will destroy some vitamin content, and you will also lose some in water. Best to steam o microwave foods. Grilling is fine to a point as is baking!

Question 7

do you find it easy or difficult to determine the nutritional value of food?

Accepted Answer

Do your research: There are many internet sites which show nutritional value of food.  One example is http://www.Whfoods.Com/foodstoc.Php  some fast food restaurants also list the values of their dishes online so you can see before you order. Center for science in the public interest http://www.Cspinet.Org/ is another resource -- informative newsletter ; web site.  Read labels of boxed or processed foods!

Question 8

how much nutritional value is lost when having frozen yogart compared regular yogart?

Accepted Answer

Probably not much: Nutritionally, if one puts refrigerated yogurt into the freezer and eats it frozen, there should be little difference. However, when the factory makes frozen yogurt, they put in some different ingredients, so one has to read the labels carefully to be sure not to get too much fat or too much sugar. It would be hard for a consumer to tell the quantity of beneficial probiotics in any type of yogurt.

Question 9

i don't like onion and garlic ..can this affect my health ? is there other food that can give me the same nutritional value ?

Accepted Answer

Garlic: Lots of folks don't like onions and garlic because of their pungent odor and taste.  No problem.  I suggest you "eat the rainbow."  brightly colored fruits and vegetables can provide a wide spectrum of nutrients.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

what's any nutritional value of crab?

Accepted Answer

Crab: Crab meat is a healthy source of nutrition for protein with a low fat content. It has many micronutrients also including zinc and copper. The negative is that it also is high in salt and sterols. Researchers used to categorize these sterols found in crab (and other shellfish also) as cholesterol confusing the issue for nutritionists. As always, a balanced diet is ultimately the best for anyone.

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