We’ve all heard it: “Microwaves zap the life out of your broccoli!” It sounds scary, like a tiny lightning storm inside a box. But here’s the kicker: every cooking method destroys some nutrients. Yes, even your fancy sauté pan and that Instagram-worthy steam basket.
Think of nutrients as shy little celebrities. Heat makes them panic and run away. Boiling is the worst offender—it’s like throwing your vitamins into a hot tub and draining the water. Microwaving, shockingly, is often the gentlest bouncer at the club.
