At first glance, you may think a freezer full of food is not healthy...but take a closer look and think again. I'm not talking about frozen pizza, pot pies, or dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets. I'm talking about frozen vegetables....the next best thing to garden fresh. Frozen vegetables are so great because unlike canned vegetables, they have no artificial ingredients, no preservatives and no sodium. Nothing but fresh picked veggies, frozen within hours of being picked, locking in all that wholesome goodness. This means frozen vegetables can potentially contain more nutrients than fresh produce you buy at the market; particularly if the produce has been shipped a long distance and is several days old by the time it reaches your grocery.
Often frozen vegetables are very affordable, making them great for healthy eating on a budget. Since they have a very long shelf life, you can stock up when you find a great sale. Most frozen veggies go straight from freezer to steamer so they are perfect for a hectic lifestyle.
Right now my freezer contains frozen green beans, snap peas, asparagus, peas, broccoli, spinach, lima beans, and stir fry mix. With frozen veggies you have more control over portions. If you only want to make enough for one or two people, you can. The rest can stay in the freezer until you want them. Nothing is going to spoil because you didn't get around to cooking it.
Frozen vegetables are a great staple. Stock up your freezer and enjoy this Fantastic Food!
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