frozen veggies

[EmperorIQ]

one quick question, is it just as healthy to eat frozen veggies as opposed to fresh ones? I dont' have time to prepare them, I buy the frozen packages, microwave them, and just eat, they taste the same to me!

 

[vi edit]

So long as you aren't putting half a pound of butter or cheddar cheese on them, defrost and microwave away.

The health benefits of fresh would be minimal, if even measurable. Fresh just usually tastes better.

 

[markgm]

Yep, depending how you make them, they might be better for you frozen than fresh. Frozen don't need as many preservatives on them to last in the store.

 

[eigen]

Actually frozen vegetables have better nutrional content then some fresh veggies.

http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1432.html

 

[Legend]

It really depends on the quality of the veggies.

I'm not familiar with it otherwise. There are several health benefits from vegetables that go far beyond Vitamin A and Vitamin C. I know that some basic vitamins can be damaged, but I don't know about things like lutein.

 

[MX2]

As long as you dont buy canned veggies....blech

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
one quick question, is it just as healthy to eat frozen veggies as opposed to fresh ones? I dont' have time to prepare them, I buy the frozen packages, microwave them, and just eat, they taste the same to me!

I'm on a sodium reduction kick and frozen and fresh veggies are the best for you. One caveat: read the label on the frozen stuff.

 

[EmperorIQ]

hey guys, thanks a lot for the replies!