It seems like I heard somewhere that they weren't, and I was just wondering if someone can set the record straight? Thanks.
2006-07-11 11:35:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
no but usually better than canned
2006-07-11 11:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some years now there has been scientific proof from research establishments and universities that frozen vegetables and fruit have the equivalent nutritional value as fresh, when 'on the plate' comparisons are made, despite some snobbish food critics refusing to accept the fact.
Now it's official - the message has now been firmly embraced by no less a body than the Health Education Authority. Their widely distributed leaflet 'Enjoy Fruit & Veg', which is designed to promote greater consumption of fruit and vegetables tells consumers on its front page to 'Eat more fruit and vegetables Fresh, Frozen or Canned'.'You might be surprised to know that frozen vegetables are just as good for you as fresh - and they can be quick, convenient and economical too. They don't go mouldy or need chopping or scrubbing'.
2006-07-11 18:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, vegetable that are frozen have to be cooked first taking out the minerals and vitamins you need and get from fresh fruits and vegetables. Now I am not talking about those that are flash frozen, those are good, but still not as good as the ones you get right from the farm. The less handling the better. Those with wax and other preservatives and not good for you.
2006-07-11 18:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, frozen vegetables have more nutrients than fresh ones, because they are flash frozen within a few hours after being picked, while the ones you get at the store have been handled, zapped with pesticides and waxes, and transported within an inch of their lives. You have no way of knowing how long the produce in your grocery store has been just sitting around.
2006-07-11 18:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by Julia L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the nourishing agents, the frozen are still good, but the fresher, the better. You know that time waits for noone, or no vegetable at that. The more time that passes, even frozen, takes away from the vitamins and nutrients, but they are still great to have regardless.
2006-07-11 18:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by hirofuri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frozen is less handled, nutrients left in tack. Fresh handled to much, the other flash frozen. Better for you, tasty.
2006-07-11 18:39:17 · answer #6 · answered by GreatNeck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One word Preservatives . Fresh fruit,veggies do not have this hence the fact that they spoil quite fast.
Preservatives are not natural leading to fresh being the better choice.
2006-07-11 18:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by Elpbulldog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that if you cannot buy fresh, buy frozen, it is the next best thing.
2006-07-11 18:38:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends how fast they are frozen. Quick frozen foods retain more nutrients than do slow frozen ones.
2006-07-11 18:38:45 · answer #9 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It goes, freash, frozen then canned. In that order, fresh always being the best for you.
2006-07-11 18:38:54 · answer #10 · answered by gymfreak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frozen will do in a pinch.......canned vegetables, open at your own risk......;-)
2006-07-11 18:40:01 · answer #11 · answered by fiddlefix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋