Could Frozen Fruits and Veggies Be Better?

UNITED KINGDOM —A recent study conducted at the University of Chester found that frozen fruits and vegetables may contain higher levels of essential vitamins and antioxidants compared to fresh fruits and vegetables.

The study analyzed two independent studies, which involved researchers purchasing both fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. They then stored the produce for 3 days. After the 3 days, they compared the amount vitamins found in both groups.

The team found after more than 40 tests, that 66 percent of the tests revealed that after the 3 day storage the frozen fruits and vegetables had higher levels of vitamins and antioxidants compared to the fresh group.

The vitamins and antioxidants they measured included:

·         Vitamin C: helps reduce risk for disease, and boosts immune system.

·         Polyphenols: helps prevent cancer and heart disease

·         Lutein: has been proven to help reduce the risk for disease

·         beta-carotene:  also known as “vitamin A”, which helps boost your immune system

·         anthocyanins: Helps fight off inflammation, and cancer.

According to Professor Graham Bonwick:

“Unlike frozen, some fresh produce concentrations exhibited a decrease during refrigerated storage to levels below those observed in the corresponding frozen produce”

If you are interested in receiving the highest levels of beneficial vitamins and nutrients, you might want to consider eating frozen fruits and vegetables.


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