Continue Session 2 When it comes to cooked vs. raw vegetables, it depends on the type. Cooking can reduce water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins. However, some vegetables become more nutritious when cooked; for instance, cooked carrots have more beta-carotene, and cooking tomatoes increases their lycopene content. **Food safety** **Separate for Safety** - Keep fruits and vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood. **Prevent Wasted Food at Home** *Planning and Shopping Tips** - Create a weekly meal list to save time and money; only buy what you’ll use. - Maintain a list of favorite meals and ingredients for easy planning and shopping. - Check your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry before shopping to avoid duplicate purchases. - Plan meals for the week ahead and buy only the necessary ingredients. - Consider how many meals you'll eat at home and include quantities on your shopping list to prevent overbuying. - Buying in bulk is cost-effective only if you use everything before it spoils. - Purchase from bulk bins to save money and reduce waste, and store food in airtight, labeled containers. - Use one cutting board for produce and another for raw meat if possible.