For Vitamins in Broccoli Not Lost

When boiling broccoli with hot water, at least the broccoli will lose 34-22 percent of vitamin C it. This is the result of research published in the Journal of Food Science.



During boiling or steam, the nutrients in broccoli could melt a long the liquid used, and ultimately wasted. Cook using the microwave is the best way to warm up this vegetable.


With a microwave, broccoli will get warm water contained the rein. Broccoli using microwave heating can expect to save more than 90 percent of the nutrients present in it.




Source: Prevention