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10 Vegetables That Are Best When Boiled

Vegetables when boiled are much richer and healthier, says a recent study. According to this research, it is believed when certain vegetables are boiled it helps to retain it's vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Veggies like spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage are some of the types you must consume in it's boiled form. The reason being - you consume the veggie's natural vitamins and the water which is used to boil the veggies adds flavour to your meal.

10 BENEFITS OF EATING BOILED VEGGIES

Boiling these 10 vegetables and consumed twice in the week, helps in rapid weight loss too. All you need to do is add them to your salads, or toss them with your hakka noodles. Any which way, you are making the right choice of eating boiled vegetables.

Take a look at how you can boil and gain benefits from these 10 vegetables on the list.

Carrots

Carrots

Boil a handful of carrots in plain water. You can add a pinch of salt to the water and a dash of pepper too. Boiled carrots are good for the eyes.

Beets

Beets

Boil one beet a day to help improve blood circulation and menstrual problems. Beets should be boiled only for 3 minutes and not more than that.

Potato

Potato

When you boil potatoes, you are consuming less amount of calories. Therefore it is advisable for those who are on a weight loss.

Beans

Beans

Boil beans for a minimum of 6 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the pot of water. Boiled beans is helpful for diabetics.

Spinach

Spinach

According to a famous news paper, scientists now consider green vegetables provide us maximum benefit when consumed in boiled form, particularly methi (trigonella foenum) and palak (spinach).

 Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

Sweet corn requires a lot of water and time to boil. This is one type of vegetable which can only be consumed when boiled. It is rich in nutrients and fibre which aids in dealing with constipation.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Boil sweet potato is much more healthier to consume.Sweet potato is rich in carbs and should be consumed in a boiled form only.

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Steaming cauliflower is much more healthier. In this way the nutrients and vitamins are restored. Resent high calorie options like gobi manchurian and opt for only boiled or steamed.

Cabbage

Cabbage

Cabbage when boiled has more flavour when it is steamed. The water which is used to boil the cabbage should be added to your dish as it contains most of the flavour.

Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli tastes best when it is boiled. If you want to consume this veggie alone, just add a tablespoon of olive oil to the water.

Story first published: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 17:10 [IST]