Everyday Food Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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3) Microwaves Eliminate Nutrients In Food

The truth is: all forms of cooking kill a certain amount of nutrients and vitamins. What is false: microwaves destroy more nutrients than other cooking methods. In reality, fewer nutrients are lost in microwaves due to the fact that they allow for shorter cooking times and use less heat than the oven or stovetop. What matters is the cooking time, temperature and amount of liquid used.