Why are frozen vegetables better these days?

But you may be wondering, are those frozen veggies as good as the fresh ones? ... at the storage of blueberries, strawberries, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, green peas and spinach, analyzing their nutrients on the day of purchase, five days after being stored in the refrigerator and in frozen form. read more

They are better, the big leap was in how the vegetables are frozen. In the old days they where frozen the same way you would at home, by throwing them all in a freezer not much below the freezing point. read more

Frozen spinach; Petite peas; If you like to walk on the wild side, stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's carry more unusual choices, like frozen diced butternut squash, shiitake mushrooms, artichoke hearts, a blend of red and green bell pepper strips, and Normandy Blend vegetables (carrots with green and yellow beans). read more

However, if you are shopping at the supermarket, frozen produce may be equal to, or in some cases, even more nutritious than fresh varieties. At the end of the day, frozen fruit and vegetables are a convenient and cost-effective alternative to fresh options. read more