# Is it Unhealthy to Eat Frozen Vegetables?

Published: 2016-03-14T12:42:34.740010-04:00
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Do frozen vegetables have the same nutritional value as fresh vegetables?

Nope! But here’s what might surprise you:

**FROZEN vegetables are often MORE nutritious!**

HOW?? Turns out “fresh” produce isn’t so fresh after all.

For starters, it takes 7 to **16 days** to transport “fresh” produce.

(So fruits and vegetables are harvested prematurely)

Compare this to frozen fruits and vegetables that are **harvested only at the peak** AND frozen **within a few hours**.

Freezing also acts as a time capsule, LOCKING IN peak taste and nutritional value, while “fresh” produce degrades constantly (losing vitamins and nutrients).

**Studies say fresh produce loses up to 45% of its nutrients farm to table.**

Berries, melons, tomatoes, and greens are the most compromised.

Frozen produce also tends to be **SUBSTANTIALLY CHEAPER.**

So if the cost of cauliflower or strawberries makes you want to cry…

Substitute frozen!

Have you ever noticed we include ounces on the shopping list?

![https://dmi4pvc5gbhhd.cloudfront.net/2016/03/shopping-list.jpg](https://dmi4pvc5gbhhd.cloudfront.net/2016/03/shopping-list.jpg)

That’s so you can easily pick the frozen or canned option instead.

Of course, **ANY vegetable is better than no vegetable at all.**

If you prefer and can afford fresh, by all means buy it!! My only goal here is to help you see frozen fruit and vegetables in a new light and consider utilizing these under-appreciated nutritional powerhouses!!

11 Best Frozen Fruits & Vegetables:

* blueberries
* carrots
* cauliflower
* cherries
* corn
* butternut squash
* broccoli
* brussels sprouts
* green beans
* peaches
* spinach (and other greens)

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