Yes, this might sound weird.
How can frozen vegetables contain more nutrition than fresh vegetables?
The answer applies to the vegetables that you buy that has been imported from abroad...
It usually takes 2-3 days from the time that the vegetable is still growing in the soil to when it actually hits the store. In order for the vegetable to not grow old during this time, they harvest it 2-3 days before it's 100% ripe. The vegetable ripen during the transportation, however, since the plant is litterally "in the dark", it doesn't get the final benefits from the sun that allows more nutrition to develop.
When it comes to frozen vegetables, they get harvested when they are 100% ripe and are therefore more nutritious when you buy those over fresh ones.
But keep in mind that this usually isn't the case when you buy vegetables that has been grown locally, or vegetables that has been added with preservatives or additives.
The organic vegetables - frozen or fresh - are always the better option (like broccoli!).
And yes, this goes for fruits and berries too...
Related Health Tip:
Health Tip #29: Package your frozen berries in small see through plastic bags
Health Tip #83: Buy frozen vegetables instead of fresh vegetables for more nutrition
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14 comments:
That is true in some areas of the country where you have to import a lot of your fresh veggies and fruits. The food miles produce travel makes fresh produces days old by the time it hits your supermarket shelves.
The best thing you can do is to buy locally.
The fresher the better!
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Asithi,
Yes you're right. Thanks for your input!
Denis,
True. The even more better thing of doing is to grow the veggies in your backyard! :)
So true! This is a fact that most people don't know. Eat your veggies...frozen!
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I love frozen veggies! I am so glad to know they love me too!
Leo I will keep this in mind, I did not know the process. Thanks for sharing. Anna :)
Mike,
Yes!! Fozenn veggies are the ones to buy!! Glad a lot of people already knows this!
Health Nut Wannabe Mom,
You will always be loved by your veggies no matter what shape and form! :)
Anna,
I'm glad to share it with you. :)
I buy quite a few frozen veggies so that I always have something at hand because we try to have quite a few different types each day. I have heard the claims that they are healthier but it is nice to see some unbiased evidence for this.
Rachel,
Thanks for the nice feedback!
Remember to buy your berries frozen too! :)
Surprisingly, some of the most popular frozen foods have as many, or more nutrients than the more fiddly-to-prepare fresh. Frozen peas for example often have the highest levels of vitamin C because they are picked and frozen so quickly.
Healthy Lifestyle Blogzine,
Thanks for that information! I have my freezer stacked with frozen peas!
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