Are frozen vegetables better than fresh?
On One Hand: Frozen Vegetables and Nutritional ValueVegetables that are processed and frozen directly after harvest lose the least amount of nutrition. However, the process can cause a small loss of vitamins such as C and B. Compared to off-season fresh vegetables, frozen items may contain the highest level of nutritional value because fresh produce is often picked and shipped before it fully develops.On the Other: Fresh Vegetables can Lose NutritionTypically fresh vegetables have the greatest nutritional values, compared to frozen or canned counterparts. However, depending on the shipping process they may be picked early or exposed to heat. Either situation can cause fresh items to have a lower nutritional value than frozen counterparts.Bottom LineBoth frozen vegetables and fresh vegetables have the potential to lose nutritional value. There are a variety of factors that impact vitamin and mineral loss—including when the vegetables were harvested (if they are “in season” or “off sea
