# @amandanighbertrd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4yifGD9xW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36789360-amandanighbertrd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-10T19:18:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietitian (@amandanighbertrd) — https://gondola.cc/amandanighbertrd

## Caption

Most people assume raw = healthiest, but that’s not always true. Certain nutrients actually become more powerful when you cook them the right way 👇

🔥 Tomatoes: Cooking increases lycopene, a heart-healthy antioxidant.
🥦 Broccoli: Light steaming boosts sulforaphane, a compound that supports detox and lowers inflammation.
🥕 Veggies: Cooking breaks down plant cell walls, making vitamins and minerals easier for your body to absorb.
🫒 Healthy fats: Adding olive oil or avocado oil helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.

⚠️ But the method matters. Steaming, roasting, and sautéing keep more nutrients than boiling, which can cause vitamins to leach out.

Bottom line: Raw isn’t always better. Cooking the right way can actually help your body get more from your food.

Inside my LEAN Program, I teach women how to fuel their bodies smarter, balancing blood sugar, hormones, and nutrition with simple, real-life meals. Comment LEAN and I’ll DM you details on how to join.

#rawfoods #leanprogram #amandanighbert #womenover40 #hormonehealth

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rawfoods, leanprogram, womenover40, hormonehealth, amandanighbert

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