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Frozen Vegetables

CarolynLeigh Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/04/06	2004/04/07, 09:12 PM Should I be at all worried about eating frozen veggies rather than fresh? For convenience reasons, more often than not I consume frozen, packaged vegetables. Am I missing out on nutrition by eating this way? Of course I do eat fresh veggies too, but like I said...sometimes pre-packaged is quite a bit easier. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/07, 09:37 PM I read an article that said because they are flash frozen they retain more nutrients than fresh evegetables, which lose nutrients as they sit out at the market -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
jcannuck Posts: 210 Joined: 2004/01/31	2004/04/07, 10:06 PM Yup, asimmer is right, frozen veggies actually have more good stuff.
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/05/08, 06:57 PM I know that this is an old post, but I just wanted to bring it back up because I had the same question to ask. It is weird that Frozen Vegetables have more nutrients than fresh. I also heard though that if you microwave your frozen vegetables that it loses it's "good stuff" as well. Is this true? I think some man said it on Oprah or something. DX
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/05/08, 07:58 PM If you can avoid the microwave for thawing, it is better. Also very high boiling...the slower you thaw or cook them is always best for nutrient retention. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/05/08, 09:10 PM Oh well I see. Thank you for the information BB1fit
London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2005/06/18, 10:08 AM I love the search function here. I also use a LOT of frozen veggies, especially in stir fry. Does anyone have any reccomendations on what the better oils to use would be? Righ tnow I'm using peanut oil. I am in love with making Thai Chicken Curry.
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/06/18, 10:32 AM olive oil is the best.. peanut oil is good to, same with canola.. just stay away from the processed ones