Why You Should Always Have This Vegetable in Your Freezer, According to Nutrition Experts
Easy to cook, nutritionally beneficial, and affordable, this vegetable is a must-have in your freezer, say nutrition experts.
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Frozen vegetables are a convenient and quick meal solution. They save time and allow for a varied diet even when certain produce is out of season. But the advantages of frozen vegetables extend beyond mere convenience. From a nutritional standpoint, they retain a large portion of their vitamins, including vitamin C and antioxidants, explains naturopath Aurélie Canzoneri. Fresh vegetables can lose up to 85% of their vitamin C within days of harvesting. Factors such as storage, transport, and the time it takes to cook them can lead to significant nutrient loss. However, this doesn’t mean we should stop eating fresh vegetables. They are still essential, especially since they can be eaten raw and are a valuable source of fiber and minerals. Yet, some vegetables are particularly well-suited for freezing. According to nutritionists, there is one vegetable you should consider buying from the frozen aisle.
“It’s one of my top five freezer essentials,” shares dietitian-nutritionist Claire Borwin. Easy to cook, gentle on the stomach, and versatile, this vegetable pairs well with both meat and fish. But that’s not all; it provides fibers and essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium. Filling and low in calories, it often contains higher levels of vitamin C and vitamin B9 compared to its fresh counterparts… It’s green beans! Contrary to popular belief, fresh green beans aren’t always the best choice. Off-season, they are often imported from distant locations like Kenya. Frozen green beans, available year-round, pretrimmed and ready to cook, thus offer an easy and inexpensive way to stock up on fibers and vitamins.
Typically, you can find them in the frozen section for about 2 to 3 euros per kilo, compared to over 10 euros per kilo for fresh green beans, whether imported or not. Sure, they may never have the taste of beans freshly picked from the garden. But as a practical, nutritious, economical, and year-round available vegetable, they are incredibly valuable.
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