foods that are more nutritious when in a specific form?

[bodybuilderbr2]

I recently discovered that flaxseed is more nutritious when it's ground before eating. This got me thinking: are there other foods that should be prepared in a specific way to boost their benefits?

 

[Tommy W]

Sprouts are often more nutritious than their fully grown counterparts!

 

[air2fakie]

More lycopene I'm tomatoes when they're processed

 

[RedReder]

I've heard that grinding chia seeds has a similar effect, making it easier to get the omega-3s from them!

 

[Herbalhills]

Well-blended greens have more bioavailable nutrition compared to unblended greens. This makes green smoothies a great way to maximize nutrition.

 

[deppjonny9]

While pasteurizing increases the protein bioavailability of egg whites, cooking them further raises their protein bioavailability.

 

[ridhiverma]

Boiled/cooked carrots - better bioavailability