What kind of carrots are healthier, raw or boiled?

We know—eating raw pumpkin isn't exactly normal. And that's a good thing, since cooked squash is incredibly more nutritious than raw (including other kinds of squash like zucchini and acorn), says Bazilian. read more

Carrots are better for you when cooked. While they are great raw, when cooked, they release more beta carotene (vitamin A). It’s best to cook carrots with the peel intact. read more

Cooked carrots, spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, cabbage, peppers and many other vegetables also supply more antioxidants, such as carotenoids and ferulic acid, to the body than they do when raw, Liu says. At least, that is, if they're boiled or steamed. read more

While eating vegetables raw maintains their enzymatic quality and high nutritional profile, there are some standout vegetables that are better to eat cooked than raw. Take a look at some of the fruits and veggies better for you cooked. read more