Is homemade frozen food just as health mineral and vitaminwise as opposed to cook and eaten?

Answer 1

Weather you cook something right away and eat or freeze it and eat it later it is still going to have the same value of vitamins ect later

Answer 2

The fresh vs. frozen debate is of concern to many health-conscious individuals. You'll be happy to learn, however, that the experts say as long as you're getting the recommended 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, it doesn't really matter how you get it.

That said, there are certain things to keep in mind when purchasing produce:

The vitamins and nutrients in fresh fruits and vegetables break down over time as they are exposed to light and air. Considering that some produce arrives at the grocery store up to two weeks after harvest, and often sits on the shelf for some time thereafter, frozen produce can actually be BETTER than "fresh" in some cases. In addition, fresh
produce may be improperly stored in transit and in-store, resulting in lost vitamins. Don't worry too much about nutrient loss in frozen produce: it's generally processed and flash-frozen close to the source of harvest, retaining its nutrients.

When buying fresh produce, look for what's in season and locally grown, as these selections will be freshest and relatively high in nutrients. Buy your not-in-season produce frozen to keep a good variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet while not compromising nutritional value. Note that frozen vegetables which have been thawed and refrozen will not be as nutritious as those kept frozen.

Finally, should you decide to entirely forego fresh produce for the ease and convenience of frozen, rest easy - the International Food Information Council says that fresh, frozen and canned vegetables are basically identical in nutritional value (though canned produce is often higher in sodium). Some people prefer the taste of fresh produce, but if this isn't an issue for you, continue to eat your frozen veg with a peaceful mind.

I used the following sources, which you may find of interest:

Can't Find Fresh? Canned and Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Still Count
Toward Your 'Five a Day'


Which is Best? Canned, Frozen or Fresh?


Fresh vs. Frozen vs. Canned Fruits and Veg


Diseases and Conditions - Discovery Health - Frozen Foods Versus Fresh


Medill News Service on the Web -- Frozen food companies face long haul
for acceptance


Nutrition in Fresh and Frozen Produce