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Does Microwaving Spinach Ruin the Nutrients?

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Shannan Monson

Factors that affect nutrient loss in cooking include cook time, temperature and amount of liquid used. As each of these factors increases, nutrient loss increases. Because microwaving generally includes a short cooking time and uses less heat, it retains more nutrients than conventional methods.