Tips to prevent vitamin loss in food

Getting the vitamins you need from your food, rather than supplements, is the best approach. However, the vitamin content of food can be decreased depending on the way the food is handled, stored, and cooked, here are some tips for keeping foods as vitamin-packed as possible! It is best to eat produce fresh, steamed or lightly stir-fried. Shopping more frequently can also cut down on keeping your vegetables too long in your refrigerator, losing vitamins and mineral content. Also, think about how long your produce had to travel to get to the store, then to your plate....

BUY LOCAL! (or regional) This will greatly increase the vitamin content of your foods and offer you the maximum benefits for your body. The www.greenergrocer.com or farmers markets are great resources to provide you with the best produce for your health and your recipes!