There is no doubt that pressure cookers have made our lives easier. But it cannot be denied that cooking all the foods in it is not only difficult but also unhealthy. Here we are giving you information about five such foods, which can be harmful from the health point of view if cooked in a pressure cooker.
Potatoes
Cooking potatoes in a pressure cooker can be harmful to health. The high heat of the pressure cooker overheats the natural sugar found in potatoes, which reduces its nutrients. Apart from this, boiled potatoes contain a high amount of anti-nutrients which are not able to provide nutrients to the body properly.
Rice
Rice is usually made in a cooker in everyone's homes. But doing so is not healthy from the health point of view. Cooking rice in a pressure cooker releases a chemical called starch acrylamide, which is harmful to health.
Spinach
Cooking spinach in a pressure cooker can dissolve more oxalates present in it, which can cause kidney stones. Instead of cooking spinach normally, it is better to cook it on low flame and use more water so that its nutrients remain safe and the body is not harmed.
Fish
Cooking fish in a pressure cooker can destroy its nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids. Steaming or cooking fish on low flame is more healthy.
Vegetables
Cooking vegetables in a pressure cooker destroys all the nutrients present in it. This happens due to its high temperature. In such a situation, vegetables made in a pressure cooker can cause a deficiency of nutrients in the body.
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