Do the freeze-dried berries in some cereals add any nutritional value?
Don’t let the tiny size of freeze-dried fruit deceive you. Studies of freeze-dried fruit show that the antioxidant phytochemicals found in the fruit’s fresh state are retained at levels almost as high after freeze-drying. Studies also show that these phytochemicals, even after being freeze-dried, can reach our bloodstream. What limits their nutritional value is the small amount added to processed cereals. Most cereals that have freeze-dried fruit contain too little to count as a true serving of fruit when you fill your bowl. To get a real nutritional impact from fruit in your cereal, add fresh or frozen fruit in substantial amounts. If you like the convenience of storing freeze-dried fruits, buy them in bulk packages. By adding your own fruit, you will also have the freedom to choose from many different kinds of whole-grain cereals to optimize the amount of fiber and other nutrients in your breakfast. Q: How nutritious is eggplant? A: Eggplant is not particularly high in any vitamin or
