Tip #7,273 To prevent nutrient loss when cooking vegetables, don't cut them beforehand. Steam or saute them lightly using as little water as possible. Serve with olive oil or another fat to increase absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. Food & Drink nutrients cook cooking vegetables nutrition Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send A Tip by Kristie Leong M.D. Family physician and wellness writer Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.