Natural clay pot cooking turns everyday meals into something special! Fast! There are many advantages to cooking in clay. Clay is a good conductor of heat and cook very evenly; do not require additives such as oils, water or fat to cook the foods (this is good for dieters, weight-watchers, and people who are cholesterol conscious); foods cook in their own juices, therefore are more nutritious and the minerals and vitamins do no cook out, foods are more wholesome and ore easily digested. Meats are tenderer, foods moister, Basting is eliminated. Foods are more flavorful.