{"id":28678,"date":"2022-02-01T16:27:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T16:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=28678"},"modified":"2022-03-08T23:34:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T23:34:42","slug":"are-frozen-vegetables-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/are-frozen-vegetables-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Why You Should Add Frozen Vegetables to Your Grocery List ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Are frozen vegetables healthy? Picked at the peak of freshness, frozen versions deserve more room on your plate. (Well, after they\u2019re cooked, of course.) Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s dinnertime, and you look in your fridge. The bagged spinach looks suspicious (it\u2019s a little bit slimy), the asparagus is wilted, and those mushrooms may be fungi\u2014but they\u2019re moldy, too. No thanks. Luckily, you have frozen veggies ready to step in. But are frozen vegetables healthy? In a word, yes. Absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-frozen-vegetables\">What Are the Benefits of Frozen Vegetables?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Speeding past the freezer aisle at the grocery store? Not anymore. There are several benefits of frozen vegetables, according to experts, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Saves Resources:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrozen vegetables are often cheaper than fresh, easy-to-find veggies, can help you reduce waste, and save you time in the kitchen,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/plantbaseddietitian.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julieanna Hever, MS, RD<\/a>, a plant-based dietitian and author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Choose-You-Now-Diet-Nutritious\/dp\/0744044359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Choose You Now Diet<\/em><\/a>. They also last for a long time in your freezer, so if you often notice that by the time you go to eat your fresh produce it looks past its prime\u2014and you have to throw it away\u2014frozen is a good option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shortens Prep Time&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Frozen veggies come already washed, trimmed, and chopped, so all you need to do is take a serving or two out of the bag to cook them. You don\u2019t have to worry about discarding stems, pods, or peels, either.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Encourages You to Eat More Veggies<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Considering the simple preparation, opting for frozen varieties can help you consume more vegetables. \u201cOne of the best things anyone can do for their health is to eat more produce,\u201d says Hever. Only 10 percent of adults eat the recommended amounts of fruits (one-and-a-half to two cups) and vegetables (two to three cups) per day, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2017\/p1116-fruit-vegetable-consumption.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29290348\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Additional research shows<\/a> that frozen veggies can help make reaching this goal easier. \u201cWith frozen, there is no excuse not to eat your vegetables,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8b6f5d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b6f5d;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/frozen-vegetables-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"benefits of frozen vegetables \" class=\"wp-image-28696 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-freezing-vegetables-destroy-nutrients\">Does Freezing Vegetables Destroy Nutrients?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering if the harsh, cold temperature of your freezer might zap away the nutrients in your vegetables. The answer? Quite the opposite. Since vegetables are flash frozen after harvest, they\u2019re actually more likely to retain nutrients, says Hever. \u201cYou may be getting a more nutrient-dense version of the broccoli versus one that was picked and driven to a storage facility and then sat on a store shelf,\u201d she says. Let\u2019s not forget that even after you buy the veggie, you\u2019ll also keep it in your fridge until it\u2019s ready to go into that beef and broccoli stir-fry or zucchini pasta dish. That\u2019s exactly why, despite the fact that buyers tend to believe fresh is better, there are perks to frozen veggies.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Frozen produce is often more nutritionally superior to fresh fare that\u2019s been stored in the fridge, as produce tends to lose vitamins the longer it sits, according to a study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0889157517300418#MMCvFirst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Journal of Food Composition and Analysis<\/em><\/a>. This isn\u2019t to say that fresh vegetables aren\u2019t healthy There\u2019s more than enough room for fresh and frozen vegetables in your diet. But research shows frozen vegetables have some serious benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-look-for-when-buying-frozen-vegetables\">What to Look for When Buying Frozen Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a8b3b0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a8b3b0;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/buying-frozen-vegetables.jpg\" alt=\"buying frozen vegetables\" class=\"wp-image-28692 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today, it\u2019s easy to find a wide variety of frozen veggies\u2014from peas and corn to okra, spinach, and green beans\u2014in your grocer\u2019s freezer aisle. With all the options, it can be difficult to know what the best frozen veggies to buy are. Below, Hever breaks down exactly what the best frozen vegetables are to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Plain Frozen Veggies<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you should buy plain frozen vegetables, recommends Hever. If you flip the package over, you should read the ingredient list and look for those that simply say \u201cgreen beans\u201d or \u201cbell pepper strips.\u201d (You get the idea\u2014no extra additives.)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>Low Sodium and Saturated Fat<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean frozen veggies or medleys that contain sauces and seasonings are off-limits. But, you\u2019ll want to read the nutrition facts and ingredients list to know exactly what you\u2019re getting. Watch for sodium and saturated fat, as these can be high due to salt, butter, or creamy sauces for added taste and texture. What you buy, though, will depend on your health goals and what you ate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">rest<\/a> of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>In-Season Picks<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you bought a bunch of vegetables and know you\u2019re not going to use them up in time (or purposely picked up a bunch in-season because they were on sale), go ahead and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-freeze-fresh-produce\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">freeze them with a few easy tips<\/a> then cook them up with the methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cook-frozen-vegetables\">How to Cook Frozen Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d7594d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d7594d;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-cook-frozen-vegetables-infographic.jpg\" alt=\"how to cook frozen vegetables infographic\" class=\"wp-image-29242 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Know that you can make your veggies taste unbelievably delicious even if you buy them plain. Take the tips below for jazzing them up and making them really flavorful and interesting on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The most important rule for frozen veggies is that you must cook them, says Hever. \u201cIf you thaw them out, they lose their integrity and deliciousness,\u201d she says. Below are the best ways to cook frozen veggies. Say goodbye to sad, soggy vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Steam<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Ever asked yourself, \u201cAre steamed frozen vegetables healthy?\u201d The answer is yes. It\u2019s one of the most effective ways to maintain the vegetables\u2019 nutrients while also providing a crunchy texture and vibrant color. Throw frozen vegetables into a bamboo steamer basket or stainless steel steamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Roast&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b562d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b562d;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/roast-frozen-veggies-in-oven.jpg\" alt=\"roasted frozen vegetables \" class=\"wp-image-28690 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Can you roast frozen vegetables? Absolutely\u2014your life will be forever changed once you realize that you can roast frozen veggies on a sheet pan and they\u2019ll emerge just as caramelized as fresh ones. Wondering how to cook frozen vegetables in the oven? Toss the vegetables with olive oil (use minimum oil if your goal is to lose weight, advises Hever) and salt and pepper, and then place the frozen veggies in the oven. You\u2019ll likely have to roast frozen veggies for a bit longer than fresh ones, so keep an eye on the oven. Word to the wise: Make sure to spread the frozen veggies out on the sheet pan. If it\u2019s too crowded, they can emerge water-logged and limp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Saut\u00e9<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to cook frozen vegetables without them getting soggy, sauteing is an excellent option. But it can be tricky to understand how to cook frozen vegetables on a stove. Using this method, add your frozen vegetables to a hot pan and cook until the desired doneness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Air Fry<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"796749\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #796749;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/air-fryer-frozen-vegetables.jpg\" alt=\"air fryer frozen vegetables\" class=\"wp-image-28685 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The best-kept secret? Frozen veggies in the air fryer. It\u2019s quick, easy, and delicious. Here\u2019s how to cook frozen vegetables in the air fryer: Toss your favorite vegetables in olive oil and seasonings, and add them into the appliance. They\u2019ll be crispy and crunchy in moments. Plus, they\u2019re exponentially healthier than deep-fried vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Pro tip: Go ahead and substitute frozen vegetables for fresh ones in a variety of recipes, such as casseroles, soups, stews, and chilis, says Hever. This will speed up the cooking process and offer you a multitude of nutrients too.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re roasting or sauteeing your frozen veggies, you don\u2019t have to commit to eating them plain. Get creative with spices, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lemon pepper&nbsp;<\/li><li>Garlic&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cumin&nbsp;<\/li><li>Paprika&nbsp;<\/li><li>Harissa (a hot chili paste)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hot sauce,<\/li><li>Red chili flakes,&nbsp;<\/li><li>Turmeric,&nbsp;<\/li><li>Black pepper<\/li><li>A seasoning blend (such as \u201ceverything but the bagel,\u201d za\u2019atar, herbs de province, tajin)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou can mix and match seasonings to turn vegetables into something completely different,\u201d says Hever. 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