Question 1

how does the nutritional content of frozen and canned vegetables differ?

Accepted Answer

Read labels.: Fresh frozen vegetables usually retain more nutrients, but it depends on the form. The package labels will tell you. All canned vegetables are not alike either. Even salsa can end up with no nutrients at all from over-processing. Read labels,if it has no vitamins, fiber, or protein, it is basically junk. Some canned fruits and some juices have no vitamins at all and are just overpriced candy!

Question 2

is there any major nutritional benefit difference between whole grains and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Whole grains: type of carbs (4 Cal/gm). Eg would be bread or pasta. Generally do not contain vitamins or minerals.

Vegetables: provides type of carbs as well, though more specifically they have more dietary fiber (Stuff that helps lower cholesterol and keep regular bowel movements). Also are relatively high on vitamins and minerals. 

Ideally, make a colorful plate - spinach in pasta with EVOO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

can you meet all of the nutritional requirements without raw fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Nourishment: The simple  answer is NOPE. Nature has provided us with fruits vegetables herbs and spices as medicines. When we think a small pill can make a difference we should know a big plate of food has a bigger impact.  So figure a way like crock pot cooking or smoothies to get them in.

Question 5

does mixing fruit and vegetable juices with soda take away some of the nutritional benefits?

Accepted Answer

Soda is one of the: worst things for your body.avoiding it is a really good idea

Question 6

does overcooking vegetables make them lose their nutritional value? can you still get some benefit from them if you eat fruit too?

Accepted Answer

Nutrients in Vegetables: There is no single best to answer to this question. It depends on which vegetable and which nutrients you're talking about. Generally vegetables pack the most nutrients when they are fresh, not overcooked, and not over boiled (for water-soluble nutrients). It is perfectly OK to eat vegetables and fruit at the same time. You will still absorb the nutrients from both. Enjoy!

Question 7

when fruit or vegetables go bad do their nutritional values change? for example, what bout avocados, do they become worse for you if the'yrea bit bad

Accepted Answer

Less nutrition and..: Vitamins and antioxidant compounds in fruits and veggies deteriorate rather quick with time. So when the fruits and veggies go bad, they have much less good nutritional values and higher risk of bacterial contamination/infection...The bacteria (microorganism) decompose the veggies/fruits. So, rotten fruits/veggies should not be consumed. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

what are the nutritional advantages of having various vegetables (i.e. kale, swiss chard, and watercress)?

Accepted Answer

Nutritional variety: All vegetables (and fruits) contain vitamins, phytonutrients and antioxidants. But the concentration of these nutrients are different depending on the type of vegetable you eat. That's why it is important to eat a good variety. For example, kale contains the highest levels of antioxidants of all vegetables and is a good source of vitamin c. www.otwithmd.com.

Question 9

does juicing have the same nutritional value as the fruit/vegetable itself? how about calorie wise?

Accepted Answer

Juicing: Concentrated nutritional values and calories result from juicing as the fiber and pulp are removed.

Question 10

i heard at high temperature olive oil looses its nutritional value. then does it become like any other vegetable oil or there are still some health benefits in cooking in olive oil even at high temperatures?

Accepted Answer

: Two issues with cooking with olive oil.  High temperatures can cause alteration in chemistry, producing some toxic deterioration.  But a more imminent issue is the tendency for high temperatures to cause the oil to catch fire, as it has a relatively low flare point.

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