Fruits and vegetables are good for you no matter what. This is
something that we have known for quite a while. What is the actual difference
between fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and veggies? Is there a difference?
something that we have known for quite a while. What is the actual difference
between fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and veggies? Is there a difference?
Of
course fresh fruits and veggies are going to be the best for you but we all
know that they can be more expensive and they don’t last as long as canned or
frozen items.
course fresh fruits and veggies are going to be the best for you but we all
know that they can be more expensive and they don’t last as long as canned or
frozen items.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of what you buy no
matter what form it comes in.
matter what form it comes in.
Canned fruits/veggies:
– Cut out the salt – look for cans that are
labeled “low salt”. Salt is added to these types of foods to try to preserve
the item. Many times companies will reduce the salt in the can which makes it a
much healthier choice.
labeled “low salt”. Salt is added to these types of foods to try to preserve
the item. Many times companies will reduce the salt in the can which makes it a
much healthier choice.
– Avoid added sugars – many cups of fruit or
veggies will come in little cans that will say “with fresh fruit juice” or
“with added syrup”. Try to stay clear of the syrup since it has more sugar. The
fresh fruit juice would be the way to go. Also look for “no sugar added” or
“unsweetened” cans. The less sugar the better!
veggies will come in little cans that will say “with fresh fruit juice” or
“with added syrup”. Try to stay clear of the syrup since it has more sugar. The
fresh fruit juice would be the way to go. Also look for “no sugar added” or
“unsweetened” cans. The less sugar the better!
– Nutritional value of canned fruits and veggies
tends to stay fresh up until you open the can. Make sure
you eat your canned fruits or veggies right after you open it to get the
maximum nutrition value and taste.
tends to stay fresh up until you open the can. Make sure
you eat your canned fruits or veggies right after you open it to get the
maximum nutrition value and taste.
– If you have dented or bulging cans throw them
out or return them if they were just purchased. This could decrease the
nutritional value and quality of the food.
out or return them if they were just purchased. This could decrease the
nutritional value and quality of the food.
Frozen fruits/veggies:
– Check the label to make sure there is no added
sugar in the packaging. Also make sure you opt for the “sugar free” or “no
sugar added” packages.
sugar in the packaging. Also make sure you opt for the “sugar free” or “no
sugar added” packages.
– Frozen fruits and veggies should be eating
within 8 months of purchase.
within 8 months of purchase.
– Try to avoid the veggies and fruits that have
the added dressing or sauces in them.
the added dressing or sauces in them.
Bottom line: Fresh is always better but any fruits and vegetables is
better than none!
better than none!
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post by Krista Post.
post by Krista Post.
