It tastes awful, and isn’t safe to eat!"

explainsMegan Byrd, RD, who writesThe Oregon Dieticianblog.

If you want to keep those nutrients largely intact, Hanks suggests steaming your veggies instead.

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“Heating boiled eggs (shelled or not) builds pressure inside them.

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Attempting to cook egg from its raw state in the microwave may not yield significantly better results, either.

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