9 nov 2011
For years, scientists have thought cooked foods are easier to digest, and thus, are more nutritious than non-cooked eats.
Before now, though, they lacked the evidence needed to confirm these claims for meat. But a recent experiment suggests that cooked meat packs more nutritional value than its raw counterpart. The findings could give clues to how early humans gained more energy from cooking meats as well as provide insight on ways to maximize nutrition today.
