In recent years, a large proportion of consumers have favored fresh fruits and vegetables over canned or frozen products. But a British doctor has explained why fruit and vegetables are much better canned or frozen than fresh.
It’s no secret: fresh fruits and vegetables are often considered to be better for your health, unlike frozen products. Although many French people think that frozen fruits and vegetables no longer contain vitamins and minerals, you should know that freezing does not in any way destroy their nutritional quality.
On the social network TikTok, Dr. Karan Raj, general surgeon in Hampshire, United Kingdomgave the name to these four fruits and vegetables which are much better canned or frozen than fresh.
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Why are tomatoes better canned than fresh?
Few people know this, but tomatoes canned foods have many benefits, starting with their conservation. They have a shelf life of between 3 and 5 years if they remain at room temperature, away from light and in the coolest place in the house. According to Dr. Karan Raj, it is better to eat canned tomatoes since these would contain more calcium, iron and lycopene. Lycopene is a particularly effective antioxidant, known to prevent the risks of liver cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
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The blueberries, these succulent little purplish-blue berries, are known to be an excellent source of vitamin E. Although many French people favor fresh blueberries, Dr. Karan Raj does not agree. According to the British surgeon, frozen blueberries are better for your health, and for good reason. The fragility of this fruit leads to the loss of some of these nutrients, including vitamin C and polyphenols, just after picking. Freezing is therefore an excellent way to slow down this loss.
Blueberries, spinach… What about these three other fruits and vegetables?
Peas are quick and easy vegetables to prepare. Unlike spinach, children enjoy the sweet taste of this green vegetable. While some people prefer fresh peas, Dr. Karan Raj advises eating canned ones.which are more concentrated in vitamins B and E.
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Spinach Frozen foods are becoming more and more popular due to their long shelf life. These are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. According to Dr. Karan Raj, it is better to eat frozen spinach since they would allowabsorb more iron, but also vitamin E.
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