Frozen Food is Healthy

According to an article on the Washington Post website; American Dietetic Association national spokeswoman Katherine Tallmadge says that Flash-freezing technology has become so advanced that many fresh and frozen items "are basically the same. The freezing process doesn't dilute the food's nutritional value."
In fact, when vegetables are "picked at their ripest... you have maximum nutrient strength because they're in the environment longer and can absorb more nutrients from the soil" Tallmadge adds. That beats canned produce, which may include extra sodium, and foods shipped from far away and picked when not fully ripe.
For those trying to improve their health, Tallmadge also recommends keeping a couple of bags of frozen fruit and vegetables handy for snacking and when tempted by junk foods.

Friday 29th May 2009