Yes, all forms of fruit and vegetables count toward your goal of consuming more fruits and vegetables each day. See similar questions...

Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious. Fresh produce is often highest in key vitamins and minerals. Nutritionists believe that because fresh produce looks appetizing, has an appealing texture, and often tastes much better than processed, that people are more likely to eat it and improve their overall nutrition. See similar questions...

People with hemochroamtosis should eat at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables. These foods help combat free radical activity. It is true that ascorbic acid increases the absorption of iron, but the amount of vitamin C in fruits and vegetables should not be a concern. Supplemental vitamin C, however, should be limited to no more than 200 milligrams per dose and taken between meals. See similar questions...

No. Aspirin should not be used in canning. It cannot be relied on to prevent spoilage or to give satisfactory products. Adequate heat treatment is the only safe procedure. See similar questions...

Most fruits and vegetables (produce) are naturally low in fat and calories. Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh. Frozen or canned produce is often packaged right after it has been picked, which helps keep most of its nutrients. Fresh produce can sometimes lose nutrients after being exposed to light or air. See similar questions...

It is always best to use Fresh whenever possible; using Frozen foods is the second best choice. Caveat: read the labels as many frozen vegetables contain added salt. See similar questions...

Yes, but they can all be good choices. Fresh foods are usually thought to have the most nutritional value. Often, though, frozen foods can be more nutritious than fresh foods because they are often picked ripe and quickly frozen, whereas nutrients can be lost in the time between harvest and eating fresh foods. Canning is more likely to reduce the heat-sensitive and water-soluble nutrients because of the high temperatures needed in the canning process. See similar questions...

According to the International Food Information Council, the nutritional value of frozen vegetables is virtually identical to fresh produce. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine Complete Book of Nutrition concurs. The book reveals that fresh produce that sits unused in the refrigerator for too long will actually lose taste and nutrition. Since frozen vegetables provide the same health benefits as fresh, they offer a convenient and nutritious alternative. See similar questions...

Canned foods sit around on a shelf and leach many of their nutrients into the water in which they are packed. When we open canned foods, we most often toss out the packing liquid thereby, tossing out some nutrients as well. Canned foods often contain many different preservatives along with a high amount of sodium and sugar(s) depending on the type of canned food. The majority of canned fruits are packed in heavy syrups and sugars that are not good for baby. See similar questions...

There are a number of reason why liquid could be lost from jars of home canned foods. The most common reasons include: packing the jar too full, food packed so tightly that liquid does not fill the spaces between the food, starchy foods absorb extra liquid, liquid covering raw food is not boiling, jars in boiling water bathe are not covered with 1-2 inches of water, pressure in pressure canner fluctuates during processing, removing jars too quickly from the boiling water bath canner. See similar questions...

How is it possible that a Creator, so full of love, created a world and a nature where animals can live only by killing other animals that have to endure terrible pain and suffering ? Nobody can give me a satisfactory answer. If men kill each other, it is sin; they need not. But, animals cannot live without killing the other animals for food. What do you say ? We are anxious for your opinion. See similar questions...

Eat as many different vegetables and fruits as you can. Variety is the key to obtaining the numerous protective phytochemicals in plant-based foods because each vegetable and fruit has its own profile of health-promoting substances. The phytochemicals found in cantaloupe are different from those in broccoli or leeks or cherries. Try to eat some bright red, green, orange, blue, purple and yellow vegetables and fruits each day. See similar questions...

Freezing does not cause food spoilage unless the seal is damaged or the jar is broken. These often happen as the food expands during freezing. Frozen foods, however, may be less palatable than properly stored canned food. In an unheated storage place, protect canned foods by wrapping the jars in paper or covering them with a blanket. See similar questions...

We do not use any artificial preservatives. Instead, we use a flash-freezing technique to freeze produce. This process locks in flavor, texture and nutrition, and ensures a long shelf life. The flash-freezing process also guarantees fresh vegetables without artificial preservatives. See similar questions...

There is some debate about using Frozen foods to make baby food. There are a few books that do not recommend using frozen foods and then re-freezing those veggies or fruits. The recommendation in those books advocate that only 100% fresh foods be used for homemade baby foods. Oftentimes, those same books will recommend that only Organic foods should be used and that anything other than Organic and Fresh isn't good and should be avoided entirely. See similar questions...

Research has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of getting cancer and other chronic diseases. See similar questions...

All fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits and vegetables are acceptable, as long as they do not have sugars or fats added. A diet with dried, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as one with fresh fruits and vegetables. See similar questions...

Breast milk alone is sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months after birth. For these very young infants, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that water, juice, and other foods are generally unnecessary. Even when babies enjoy discovering new tastes and textures, solid foods should not replace breastfeeding, but merely complement breast milk as the infant’s main source of nutrients throughout the first year. See similar questions...