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PREPARATION AND COOKING OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

PREPARED BY SHAYO PASCAL J (BAPRM 47634)

Vegetables are often cooked, although some kinds are eaten raw, but some of nutrients and protein can be damage during the processing and cooking

Lucky Fruits and vegetable Suggests the following way in which you can get the best out of your fruit and vegetables include:

• Eat raw vegetables and fruits if possible.
• Try fruit or vegetables purée into smoothies.
• Use a sharp knife to cut fresh fruits to avoid bruising.
• Cut off only the uneatable parts of vegetables – sometimes the best nutrients are found in the skin, just below the skin or in the leaves.
• Use cook, grill, microwave, bake or steam methods with non-stick cookware and mono-unsaturated oils.
• Do not overcook, to reduce nutrient loss.
• Serve meals with vegetable pests, salsas, chutneys and vinegars in place of sour cream, butter and creamy sauces.

Some nutrients may actually be increased if food is cooked. For example, tomato has more carotenoids, especially lycopene, when it is cooked is a good reason to prepare fruits and vegetable. Once you have prepared and cooked your vegetables and fruit, spend some time on presentation. People are more likely to enjoy a meal if it’s full of variety and visually appealing, as well as tasty. Sit at the table to eat and enjoy your food without distractions like television.

ALWAYS THINK TO USE THE PRODUCT FROM LUCKY FRUITS AND VEGATABLE FOR BUILDING YOUR HEARTH