According to MuscleMag, a new study published in the Journal of Food Science revealed that boiling or steaming broccoli could deplete its Vitamin C stores by 34% and 22%, respectively. When boiling or steaming, the nutrients end up in water ,which people usually pour down the drain. To boost broccoli’s benefits, switch to microwave instead.
Microwaving preserves more than 90% of the vegetable’s Vitamin C, an important cancer fighting nutrient, continues to report MuscleMag. Microwave your veggies without adding water so that they cook in their own juices. To ensure they cook evenly, stir halfway through.
The more vitamins you’re body can utilize, the more muscle building and weight gain you’ll grab a hold of.