Are frozen berries as nutritious as fresh fruit?

Myth #1: Frozen isn’t as nutritious as fresh. Not so. In fact, this myth has been proven to be untrue for quite a while. Way back in 1998, the Food & Drug Administration confirmed that frozen fruits and vegetables provide the same essential nutrients and health benefits as fresh – great news for those seeking year-round healthy foods. read more

However if you grow your own berries and eat them right after picking, those will probably be the most nutritious. Vitamin content in all produce starts to reduce as soon as it's picked. The longer between picking and eating the more will be lost. read more

Frozen Fruit and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables that will be frozen are generally picked at peak ripeness, when they're the most nutritious. Once harvested, the vegetables are often washed, blanched, cut, frozen and packaged within a few hours. read more