*It is a very easy method of cooking and does not require constant attention
*Boiling kills some bacteria, viruses, cysts and worms
*It removes some microorganisms and some chemicals and other components that can be present in drinking water.
*The boiled food is light and therefore become easily digestible
*Boiling process destroying several classes of waterborne pathogens like; bacterial spores, fungi, protozoan, and helminth ova.
Why should we boil the water before drinking?
