Should I boil or steam vegetables for my baby?
⚡ Short answer: Steaming minimizes vitamin loss, especially for water-soluble C and B vitamins.
Anonymous
bir anne · Feeding
Is steaming vegetables necessary to preserve their vitamins, or do I lose a lot of nutrients if I boil them?
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Steaming minimizes vitamin loss, especially for water-soluble C and B vitamins. During boiling, some of these vitamins pass into the water. But this doesn't happen at the same rate for every vegetable — for example, carrots and squash lose nutrients less noticeably.
In practice, the answer to "is it necessary" is no, it's not. Boiling is also a good method. The simplest thing you can do is use the boiling water in soup or pilaf — then the loss is almost zero. Boiling vegetables until they're just tender rather than very soft also preserves vitamins.
You don't need to worry about a big difference between the two; just use whichever is easier in your kitchen.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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