Stock Your Freezer for Optimal Health: 9โค Foods โNutritionists Swear By
New York, NY – Forget the notion thatโ frozen food is a compromise. Top nutritionists are increasingly advocating for a well-stocked freezer โฃas a cornerstoneโ of โa healthy diet, โcitingโข convenience, โaffordability, andโข surprisingly high nutritional value. according to experts, prioritizing minimally processed options isโ key.
“Whatever theโข type โคof frozen food, it is advisable to take โthe rawest and least processed foods possible, as should also be the case in other sections,” recommends โขdietician-nutritionist Angรฉlique Houlbert to Top Health. โThe healthiest frozen foods closely resemble theirโข fresh counterparts, with minimal added ingredients. “The best frozen foods are those that most closely resembleโข their freshโฃ counterpartsโฆ the only ingredient should beโฃ what โคyou buy,” adds dietician Natalie Rizzo to โ Today.
Here โฃare nine frozen foods โคnutritionistsโฃ consistently recommend โkeeping on hand:
- Frozen Berries: โคRizzo โคhighlights frozen berries – raspberries andโ blueberries among themโข – as โa staple, noting their richness “in โantioxidants, fiber โฃand โคvitamins” and minerals like โpotassium and magnesium. They’re versatile for โyogurts, smoothies, and jams.
- Peas: Registered dietitian john โWesley McWhorter told Today that peas “are an excellent choice,” providing protein,fiber,and carbohydrates. Raw peas are โฃparticularly highโค in vitamins C and โขK1,beneficial for bones andโค heart health.
- Spinach: A powerhouse โขof nutrients, frozen โspinach is rich in iron, calcium, andโข vitamin K.
- Broccoli: Another excellent vegetable choice, frozen broccoliโ delivers fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
- Green Beans: A good โsource of โฃfiber and โvitamin B9, frozen green beans offerโ a convenient vegetable option.
- Shrimp: Richer inโค protein than eggs and a source of selenium and calcium, frozen shrimp is a low-calorie protein source.
- Salmon & Cod: Frozen fishโข fillets, like salmon and cod, โprovide a healthy and often moreโ affordable source of protein compared to fresh options at a fish store.
- Edamame: Nutritionists recommend frozen edamame as a convenient source of plant-based protein.
- Rice & Quinoa: Pre-cooked frozen rice and quinoa offer a time-saving source of carbohydrates and protein for quick meal planning.