How to cook organic ingredients in the healthiest way

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This post was last edited by Master the art of giving and letting go on 2015-7-8 08:33 at http://www.ifooday.cn/uploadfile/2015/0305/20150305095346488.jpg Cooking involves all the processes related to selecting various food ingredients, processing them, heating them, seasoning them, preparing them, and decorating them. To some extent, nutrient loss is inevitable in these processes; just as many iron shavings are shed during the machining of mechanical parts, it is an inherent part of the manufacturing process. However, in some types of cooking, nutrient loss is caused by improper processing methods and cooking techniques. Many people, in their excessive pursuit of sensory qualities such as color, aroma, taste, and texture, often overlook the preservation of nutrients. With the development of cooking, we should use modern nutrition to guide culinary practices. By using scientific cooking methods, it is not only possible to achieve excellent qualities in terms of color, aroma, taste, and appearance, thereby providing enjoyment while eating, but it is also important to minimize the loss of nutrients during cooking, so as to improve the absorption of these nutrients by the body and maximize their nutritional value. http://www.ifooday.cn/uploadfile/2015/0305/20150305095525185.jpg Even when organic ingredients are used, a poor diet, a limited variety of foods, and an unbalanced nutritional composition can still be harmful to health. Currently, there are various opinions and debates regarding nutritional knowledge across different circles, but the \"Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents\" compiled by the Chinese Nutrition Society is generally regarded as a relatively authoritative source. Next, let’s take a look at how to cook organic food 1. Purchase organic foods 2-3 times a week, and try to eat them fresh ； If purchase cannot be made in time, it can be stored frozen (at around -18 degrees Celsius) ； 2. The refrigeration temperature can be kept around 5 degrees; organic fresh fish can be stored for about 12 hours, organic poultry for about 24 hours, organic red meat for about 48 hours, organic milk for 2–3 days, and organic eggs for 1–2 weeks ； 3. There is no need to peel it, as about 50% of the nutrients are typically found in the plant’s epidermis ； 4. There is no need for a long soaking time, otherwise water-soluble vitamins will be lost ； 5. Try to eat it raw (except for grains); if cooking it, use the lowest temperature and the shortest cooking time possible ； 6. For grains, choose organic whole wheat or whole grain options such as brown rice, barley, and beans ； 7. Use less seasoning, as organic foods have a naturally delicious flavor ； 8. Lemon juice or orange juice can be used in place of salt ； 9. If salt is to be used, the first choice is natural sea salt, followed by low-sodium salt ； 10. Cook with natural mineral water or reverse-osmosis filtered water; use tap water sparingly or not at all for making soups. http://www.ifooday.cn/uploadfile/2015/0305/20150305095459457.jpg