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Are there any specific cooking methods that preserve nutrients beneficial for menstrual health?

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Hey Here are a few cooking methods that you can follow 1) steaming : steaming vegetables can retain nutrients including essential vitamins and minerals which include iron and vitamin B12 2) stir fry: quick stir fry at high flame can help retain nutrients 3) boiling: boiling for a short period of time in a small amount of water can help retain nutrients and help in less loss of water soluble vitamins 4) blanching : blanching vegetables can help retain the nutrients and makes them easy to digest 5) eat some vegetables raw or for the vegetable that require minimal cooking, cook lightly to retain the nutrients Hope it helps 😄

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