https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/35818e0e-b334-47d2-b866-742651be7744 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Support us on Patreon, visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD Cleverly designed as an educational film, this 1936 industrial film by Roland Reed Productions "V-Men" subtly promotes Westinghouse refrigerators, stoves and other appliances has as its central focus the idea that crucial vitamins in food are being destroyed by improper food handling and preparation. For example, boiling and high heat, as well as exposure to air, can apparently cause loss of nutrients (as seen at the 7:00 mark). To demonstrate vitamin loss, samples are tested in a laboratory and the cost of "destructive methods" of cookings determined. "Vitamized Cooking" is then discussed at the 15:14 mark -- 1) cook vegetables in little or no water, 2) start fast and cook quickly at high heat, 3) be sure heat is well distributed and well controlled, 4)cook in covered utensils without stirring to keep out vitamin destroying air. The health of a strong America depends heavily on proper nutrition, yet 40% of Americans suffer from undernourishment due to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in their diets. Scientific research has revealed that the nutritional value of food depends more on its vitamin and mineral content than on quantity alone. However, common cooking practices like boiling with excess water, stirring, and exposure to air destroy many vital nutrients. A study comparing traditional “destructive” cooking with a modern “vitamed” method—using minimal water, quick cooking, even heat, and covered pots—found that the vitamed method retains significantly more vitamins and minerals. This discovery highlights the importance of adopting simple cooking techniques to preserve nutrients, thereby promoting better health and vitality for American families and strengthening the nation as a whole. 0:33 – Health is the backbone of a strong America, vital not just in sports but also in industry and national defense. 1:21 – Despite abundance, 40% of Americans are undernourished due to poor diet and lack of vital nutrients. 1:54 – Research labs are discovering the critical role of vitamins and minerals in maintaining health. 2:25 – The value of food should be measured by its vitamin and mineral content, not just by quantity. 3:35 – Introduction to essential vitamins: Vitamin A (good vision), B1 (energy conversion), B2 (growth and skin health), C (healthy blood vessels and gums), and PP (digestion and skin). 5:52 – Common cooking practices like boiling with excess water, exposure to air, and stirring can destroy vitamins. 7:45 – Westinghouse Electric begins a study comparing two cooking methods: “destructive” (old-fashioned) and “vitamed” (modern, protective). 9:00 – Four common vegetables chosen for the test: potatoes, carrots, peas, and broccoli. 10:05 – Destructive cooking uses large amounts of water and loose covers; vitamed cooking uses minimal water and tight covers. 12:08 – Results show vitamed cooking retains significantly more vitamins than destructive cooking (e.g., Vitamin C retention: 76% vs. 41%). 13:40 – Mineral retention (calcium, phosphorus, iron) is also higher with vitamed cooking, ranging from 90% to 97%. 14:38 – The difference in nutrient retention between the two methods is substantial—one loses about a third of vitamins, the other less than a tenth. 15:12 – Four simple vitamed cooking rules: cook with little/no water, start fast and cook quickly, use even heat without violent boiling, and cook covered without stirring. 16:40 – The study emphasizes the importance of preserving vitamins and minerals through proper cooking to ensure a healthier, stronger America. 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