Frozen vs. Fresh

If you’re having difficulties getting to the store for your weekly fresh food or finding fresh fruits and vegetables, buy frozen. Frozen fruits and vegetables have similar nutrient content as fresh!

Choose plain frozen vegetables or fruits without any butter, sauce or added salt and sugar.

Frozen Vegetable tips:
1. Add frozen veggies to soups
2. Make more stir frys and add frozen veggies
3. Add frozen veggies to scrambled eggs or omelets
4. Add frozen vegetables to pasta
5. Mix frozen vegetables in casseroles

Frozen fruit tips:
1. Add frozen fruit to smoothies
2. Bake frozen fruit with cinnamon and make a dessert served with yogurt
3. Use frozen berries as toppings for waffles and pancakes (de thaw)
4. Use frozen fruit in water, lemonades
5. Use frozen fruit to make fruit leathers (message for recipe)

It’s essential to keep eating fruits and vegetables to stay healthy especially during this difficult time!