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Steaming is better than frying: 5 benefits of this form of cooking

Steaming is a much better alternative to other forms of cooking. It retains the nutrients and reduces your risk of many health disorders.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : September 20, 2019 6:37 PM IST

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Steaming

Steaming is a process of cooking food where the vegetables are cooked from the heat supplied not by fire but by boiling water. More and more people are shifting to steaming as it is cost effective and is environment friendly. You can buy a steamer or use a normal colander for boiling your water that you intend to use for steaming your food. Traditional gas cooking uses fuel that is derived from nature. It affects not only the environment, but also our health. When you fry your food with a processed oil, it leads to the formation of trans fat. This causes obesity and heart diseases. You can always switch to healthier oils. But the best way of removing the danger is to remove the oil completely. Here are some of the health benefits of steamed food.

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Stops Food Wastage

Stops food wastage: Unlike frying, steaming is done using a machine and not a pan. The machine comes with an auto-cut feature, ie, when the food gets cooked it automatically cuts the power supply. People often forget that they have put something on the stove, which causes overcooking and burning of your food.

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Nutrients Remain Intact

Nutrients remain intact: During the steaming process, the nutrients in the vegetables don’t break or evaporate. Essential nutrients like vitamins remain intact and stay inside the food, unlike frying which can kill some nutrients.