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Appreciation post: My mom's old 'microwave kills nutrients' theory finally got tested
She always said microwaving broccoli was the worst way to cook it, but I saw a study from a university last week that showed it's actually one of the best methods for keeping vitamins. I steamed some fresh florets for 3 minutes and the color stayed bright green. Has anyone else had a family food myth completely busted by science?
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zara_kelly2713d ago
Finally showed my dad the research on microwaving veggies.
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My grandma swore putting a spoon in champagne kept the bubbles, but that's totally fake too.
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brooke5201d ago
Saw a science channel test that spoon trick with high speed cameras. The metal can cause a few more bubbles to form on the surface, but it doesn't actually preserve the fizz in the liquid. It's just another kitchen myth that looks like it works.
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