8 Foods That Are More Nutritious When Boiled

Potatoes

As per experts, boiling potatoes with the skin intact helps retain their water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins.

​Sweet Potatoes​

Boiling sweet potatoes helps preserve their beta-carotene content, an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A in the body.

Eggs

It is said that boiling eggs makes their protein more digestible and bioavailable compared to consuming them raw.

Broccoli

Boiling broccoli helps retain its water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and folate.

Carrots

It is proven that boiling carrots breaks down their cell walls, making beta-carotene more available for absorption by the body.

Spinach

Boiling spinach is said to reduce its oxalate content, making its iron and calcium more available to the body.

Beetroot

Boiling beetroot is a healthy practice, as it helps preserve their antioxidant compounds, such as betalains and vitamin C.

Legumes

Boiling legumes breaks down complex carbohydrates and reduces their content of anti-nutrients like lectins and phytates.

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