date:Aug 09, 2019
t lycopene in tomatoes. Lycopene has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and some cancers, according to Harvard Health.
Cooking vegetables can also increase the amount of calcium some vegetables provide, offering more of the mineral for your body to absorb.
In addition to increasing the amount of nutrients, cooking can have other benefits. A Harvard University study found that cooking also makes food easier to chew, easier to digest, and improves its net energy value.
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