7 Great Vegetables That Are Even Healthier When Cooked

7 Great Vegetables That Are Even Healthier When Cooked

As everyone (hopefully) knows by now, fresh, colorful vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy diet. Simply put, your body thrives on the real, close-to-the-vine stuff. When it comes to veggies though, one question patients often ask is, which is better – raw or cooked? And the answer is, both have their merits, though it does depend quite a bit on the individual vegetable. For some, heating will destroy certain vitamins and phytonutrients, and with others, heating will amp up the nutritional haul, unleashing their full powers and making them easier to digest.

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