Time to Rethink Your Salad Routine: These 4 Vegetables Are Actually Healthier When Cooked (Real Simple Tips, Friday)

By Betty Gold What matters most? The fact that we’re eating veggies in the first place. And the more the merrier, as the recommended amount is at least three servings per day. (So if you love snacking on raw carrot sticks, don’t let us get in your way.) That being said, the nutritional value of each type of vegetable is dependent upon the way it’s prepared and served.