Which type of vegetables and fruit is more nutritious – fresh, frozen or canned?
A lot of people think that fresh vegetables (also known as “veggies”) and fruit are more nutritious than canned or frozen. Studies have shown that all forms of veggies and fruit are an excellent source of nutrients. When it comes to taste, texture and colour, freshly picked veggies and fruit, handled properly, and eaten right away are hard to beat. However, most of our veggies and fruit travel from the farm to the supermarket to your home. By the time they make it to your dinner plate some of these qualities, including nutrients, may be reduced. Also, fresh out-of-season veggies and fruit can be costly. If you are looking for veggies and fruit that are easy to find and low in cost, frozen and canned are good alternatives to fresh. Frozen and canned veggies and fruit are picked at peak ripeness and quickly processed, allowing for greater retention of nutrients. The nutritional value can be as good as or better than fresh imported produce. Some canned veggies may be high in salt, because
