Question

Indicate any two measures you would adopt to save nutrients while cooking a meal.

Hint:

Think about washing, peeling and lids.

Answer 1

Step 1: Why nutrients are lost:
Nutrients such as vitamin C and the B vitamins dissolve in water and break down with heat and air. Careless cooking can destroy them.

Step 2: Measure 1: wash vegetables before cutting:
If we cut first and then wash, the water-soluble vitamins and minerals run out of the cut surfaces. So we wash the vegetables whole and then cut them.

Step 3: Measure 2: cover the food while cooking:
A lid keeps the steam inside, so the food cooks faster. Less heat and time means less loss of nutrients.

Step 4: Another measure you may use:
Peel vegetables thinly, because many nutrients lie just under the skin.

Final Answer:
Washing before cutting and covering while cooking save nutrients. \[ \boxed{\text{Wash before cutting; peel thinly; cover while cooking}} \]