Preparing Vegetables

Cook vegetables in shortest amount of time if possible

For vegetables with skin, scrub well and peel it before cooking if possible

In cutting vegetables, it should be uniform in size to ensure even cooking

Adding baking soda to vegetables destroys its vitamins

Cook vegetables just in time before serving

Adding lemon to green vegetables helps improve its texture

Vegetables can develop strong flavor when overcooked

Water soluble vitamins are types of vitamins that can be dissolved in water

Long cooking means they provide less vitamins

Cook vegetables in smallest amount of liquid if possible