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At Ocean Mist Farms, we’re proud of our Artichokes and the wonderful nutritional benefits they provide. This Web site is intended to provide you with all the information you would ever want to know about Artichokes, including recipes and health information. But, if you still have unanswered, health-related questions, we encourage you to ask our registered dietician, who is here to help.
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Q: Can vegetables be eaten in the raw and cooked state? Do vegetables lose nutritional value when they are cooked? How can vegetables be cooked?
A: 
Majority of vegetables can be eaten in the raw and/or cooked state; it really depends on taste preference.

In regard to cooking vegetables and the nutrients that may be lost in the process, there are many variables, including cooking time, cooking method as well as the ripeness of the vegetable. For example, boiling often results in a considerable loss of nutrients, since many of the vitamins, minerals, etc. are in the water, which is normally thrown away. On the other hand, vegetables cooked for only a few minutes, say via steam, will retain more nutrients than vegetables boiled for a longer period of time.

Additionally, some vegetables contain nutrients that increase when heated, while other vegetables include nutrients that are destroyed in hot temperatures.

The best way to ensure you get all necessary nutrients is to have a well-balanced meal plan that includes a variety of foods, including many types of vegetables.

For more information on how to cook specific vegetables, view the following web pages:

Celery: http://www.oceanmist.com/html/products/celery/celeryprep.aspx
Artichokes: http://www.oceanmist.com/html/products/artichokes/artichokeprep.aspx
Asparagus: http://www.oceanmist.com/html/products/asparagus/asparagusprep.aspx
Cauliflower: http://www.oceanmist.com/html/products/cauliflower/cflowerprep.aspx
Spinach: http://www.oceanmist.com/html/products/spinach/spinachprep.aspx
 
 
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