Does heating vegetables destroy nutrients? Here’s what you need to know about raw vs. cooked vegetables.
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0:00 Introduction: Raw vs. cooked vegetables
0:10 Top benefits of vegetables
5:05 Organic vegetables vs. non-organic vegetables
5:45 When you shouldn’t consume vegetables
7:57 Does heat destroy vegetables?
9:39 Which is better: raw vegetables vs. cooked vegetables?
10:28 Discover the benefits of sauerkraut!
Is it healthier to consume cooked vegetables or raw vegetables? That’s what we’re going to cover today.
Vegetables have numerous health benefits. They are packed with important vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber.
Vegetables are also loaded with phytonutrients, which are hard to get from other types of foods. Phytonutrients have a range of incredible health benefits, from protecting against inflammation to fighting cancer.
Raw vegetables grown on soil even contain probiotics, which are friendly bacteria. Organic vegetables have a higher diversity of friendly microbes than non-organic vegetables. But keep in mind that the more you cook a vegetable, the more you’ll lessen the probiotic effects.
It’s important to note that not everyone can tolerate high amounts of vegetables. If you are immune compromised or have any inflammatory condition in the gut, you may have difficulty consuming vegetables.
If you consume raw vegetables and you feel worse, you may do better on the carnivore diet for a while. However, you could also try fermented vegetables or cooked vegetables.
When you cook vegetables, you destroy many of the vitamins and enzymes in them. Heat also kills the microbes in vegetables.
However, if you lightly steam or sauté your vegetables, you won’t lose minerals or as many vitamins. Steaming or sautéing vegetables may actually enhance the phytonutrients—but the data on this is inconsistent.
As far as raw vegetables vs. cooked vegetables, I believe it’s best to consume a good portion of your vegetables raw. But, certain vegetables should be cooked, like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower.
The worst thing you can do as far as preserving the nutrient content in your vegetables is to fry them. You can still consume fried vegetables but don’t think you’re getting a lot of nutrients from them.
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54 responses to “Raw vs. Cooked Veggies: Which is Better?”
Generally we should eat both.
Yes indeed. Unless you have no teeth then it just makes sense to cook them 💚☘️💚
I was bloated for well over a decade eating veggies!
I’m on the carnivore now and it’s crazy I can have a flat stomach! I Thought it was impossible!
Thanks for the heads up!
That carnivore diet gives you superhuman strength. It gets very boring tho. I’ve only been able to do it for a month max at a time
@JonskiI’m carnivore and have the mindset now that food isn’t entertainment.. it’s fuel. I’ve found new hobbies and pastimes to cope with the “boredom” 👍
@Robin Chat absolutely yes. Sometimes I do find myself needing something more then just meat and I don’t know what it is. I’m trying to figure it out. Food is not for my entertainment I eat a lot of things I don’t like simply for the benefits. Bison bone broth, Lions mane mushrooms, raw sour kraut.
Hmmm…I might try that….
@jonski_i any high protein will. I eat almond butter and IQ protein keto bars daily and i can take a 45 minute HIIT run/walk around my neighborhood and still have energy. Also for being 140 lbs i can move objects twice my body weight.
*Let’s just take a moment to appreciate how much time and work he put into this video?* *It’s amazing, and I think they deserve so much more than that* 1:50
Ich stimme zu. 👍
Let’s just take a moment to laugh at people who use disgustingly trashy photos and bold type to get attention online.
@vintageMXer sh really I didn’t notice the photo , thank you I ll delete my comments
*Nehmen wir uns einen Moment Zeit, um zu würdigen, wie viele Stunden und Arbeit er in dieses Video gesteckt hat?* *Es ist unglaublich und ich denke, sie haben viel mehr als das verdient*
stimmt!
Agreed. 👍
Genau
Thank you Dr Berg I really felt better when I got vegetables out of my diet especially raw ones I like fermented vegetables more especially fermented radish 😊
Great video! I’ve been on the program for two years, and I’ve never experienced hair loss or gallstones. I wonder if it’s because I sauté everything I eat, haha. Except bell peppers, they taste better raw!
That’s wonderful then. Stay safe and healthy!
It’ll probably depend how clean the vegetable is…if it’s washed well enough…no chemicals etc…One way of saving the minerals if you boil your vegetables is, save the water you’ve boiled them in and pour it into your stock and use it as your sauce/gravy….
Washing does not gid rid of the chemicals because they get inside the plants both from the surface & the roots…that’s why organic is better.
@MrGarymola
Washing with vinegar and salt is helping, I think 👍.
@Love Sun …those will not remove chemicals inside the plant….another issue with non-organic produce is it’s grown in depleted soils which lack vital nutrients.
@Love Sun I use salt for meats and veg before cooking….
I slipped from following the Dr Berg healthy keto diet after I lost 2stone and felt great, got back on my old diet and felt terrible in comparison, now back on it with my plate full of green veggies,with my eggs and moderate protein,acv, IF and what a difference. It’s a way of life not a diet that’s what I’ve learned! Keep up the good work Dr Berg !!
After six months on strict keto, i ate my first “cheat meal:” a packet of instant ramen. I felt the difference immediately! Now, if i “cheat” it’s only going to be something like a small serving of lentils or squash. Crap food makes me feel like crap. I agree; it’s definitely not worth it!
The better question is: which is better digested by the individual? Regardless of the vitamins and minerals, if you can’t digest raw foods well you’re not getting most of the nutrients.
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I enjoy Vegetables both raw and steamed. Very informative video Dr Berg 🩷
Great!
Sharing Dr Berg notes:
Vegetables have numerous health benefits. They are packed with important vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber.
Vegetables are also loaded with phytonutrients, which are hard to get from other types of foods. Phytonutrients have a range of incredible health benefits, from protecting against inflammation to fighting cancer.
Raw vegetables grown on soil even contain probiotics, which are friendly bacteria. Organic vegetables have a higher diversity of friendly microbes than non-organic vegetables. But keep in mind that the more you cook a vegetable, the more you’ll lessen the probiotic effects.
It’s important to note that not everyone can tolerate high amounts of vegetables. If you are immune compromised or have any inflammatory condition in the gut, you may have difficulty consuming vegetables.
If you consume raw vegetables and you feel worse, you may do better on the carnivore diet for a while. However, you could also try fermented vegetables or cooked vegetables.
When you cook vegetables, you destroy many of the vitamins and enzymes in them. Heat also kills the microbes in vegetables.
However, if you lightly steam or sauté your vegetables, you won’t lose minerals or as many vitamins. Steaming or sautéing vegetables may actually enhance the phytonutrients—but the data on this is inconsistent.
As far as raw vegetables vs. cooked vegetables, I believe it’s best to consume a good portion of your vegetables raw. But, certain vegetables should be cooked, like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower.
The worst thing you can do as far as preserving the nutrient content in your vegetables is to fry them. You can still consume fried vegetables but don’t think you’re getting a lot of nutrients from them.
Thank you Dr Berg!
Many thanks
Thank you as always for the great summary 🙂
What about oven baked or grilled veggies?
@Topaz Monet👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾….Not as nutritious…😕
Dr Berg your videos are always so informative and educational. Thank you very much
Glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching.
Used your advise. Stopped sugar, lost 60 lbs. I eat sardines for lunch and evenings have round meat and eggs. I expected to gain weight, but lost and feel great . Yes, an butter. I love it. My favorite. White rice and butter and soy sauce.. Downey California ❤❤
Well done. 👍
I eat a lot of meat, eggs, hard cheese, ghee and sauerkraut. Take vitamins, exercise, sunshine, sleep 8 to 10 hours and drink lemon water. I lost 60 lbs and feel like I’m 35. Being a grandmother of 8 beautiful grandchildren and going on 60 but, because of your helpful videos Dr. Berg I’m feeling amazing! Thank you ❤
Wow, that’s a lot of grandchildren quite early!!
@Snowbirdmy Mom was a grandmother for the first time at the age of 34.😮🎉
reading isn’t your strong suit is it ? she “feels” like she’s 35 but is actually going on 60.
@T Gar That’s still young for 8 grandchildren, no need to be rude
Thanks for this Dr Berg. I’ve also read and watched videos on lycopene in tomatoes. It becomes far more bio-available when tomatoes are cooked or in a cooked sauce.
Yes, that’s correct.
Fantastic knowledge again. Thanks so much Dr Berg. I have inflamed gut , and serosis of liver, no gall bladder, constipation ,so this is helping me find tune .
Thank you Doctor for this valuable video.I eat both raw and cooked vegetables.I just love vegetables.
Glad to hear that! You’re very welcome.
Been thinking about this question. Plus I’m taking care of my dad and he has Chrohns and want to make sure it doesn’t cause a reaction.. I’m always thinking about which and how veggies and legumes should be prepared. Thank you Dr Berg
Ive always eaten both raw and cooked. Some days i want cooked, while some days i crave raw! My fave way to eat carrots is to grate them and add water, vinegar and salt. If you want some sweet in it, you can either grate an apple with it or add raisins!
1 word. Ginger…with the vinegar 🤤
That’s how my Thai restaurant does it.
I so much appreciate Dr Berg and all the valuable information he shares with us. My health has improved so much in the past year watching his videos. My physical health improved has allowed me to go places, do things I was unable to do in the past because now I can move easier and get out of the house more. I treasure this man and the work he does.