KaleAntioxidantAnti-inflammatoryAnti-CancerThe most nutrient dense food in the world by a landslideAre you eating heaps of it?
best way to cook spinach is to quickly sautee it with a dash of olive oil, a touch of water or steam it. Don't boil it down or over cook it.
Question, does it make a difference nutrition wise if you cook spinach or not?
I keep tubs of greens (spinach, kale, turnip etc) in the fridge, and at meal time just grab a handful and eat it.. no dressing etc.. no plate.. easy.
What are you? a rabbit?
Some of the nutrients are degraded in the cooking process while others are made more available for the body to absorb.
Am I correct in presuming the same about broccoli?
basically any veg
Yes. Slightly steamed veggies break down some of the fibers that inhibit absorption of some nutrients. On the other hand, some are degraded in the cooking process. The fact that "we" tend to eat more of these good veggies than the average couch potato American, we're probably making up for any shortfall that "studies" show. I know I can eat boatloads of steamed spinach or broccoli, but only small amounts of raw.