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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If fruits are frozen slowly large ice crystals form and rupture cell walls causing a soft mushy product. For best results, quick freeze at -10°F and serve just as ice crystals are disappearing. See similar questions...

For most vegetables, no. You get a fresher tasting product if it has not been thawed. Exceptions are corn-on-the cob and leafy greens which cook more evenly if partially thawed first. See similar questions...

Some vegetables and fruits contain substances that are detrimental to patients on the therapy. In the case of berries, Dr. Gerson had some experiences where patients had difficulty digesting them, and he eliminated berries from the diet. Some fruits, such as pineapple (and probably some berries as well) contain strong aromatics (essences detected by our senses of smell and taste) that disrupt normal immune function. See similar questions...

The fruits, vegetables, and spices delivered in MediOmega are grown under strict organic guidelines. Some of the product is sourced from foreign markets however, where USDA organic certification is inapplicable. Mediterranean Multiple — provides incomparable foundation nutritional support. See similar questions...

While the contamination of fruit and vegetables is possible, it is highly unlikely and would vary by location in relation to the plume of mustard agent. It would be extremely rare that your crops would be affected, but to be overly safe please be aware of potential contamination if you are in the plume path. If you are outside the affected zone(s) your food is safe to consume. See similar questions...

Generally, pesticides do not concentrate in fruits and vegetables, but there is the rare exception. Trace amounts of organochlorine pesticides, such as DDT, chlordane, and dieldrin, no longer used but still present in some garden soils, can concentrate in the oily parts (usually the seeds) of some vegetables. Organochlorine levels found in these soils are usually very low, on the order of a few parts per billion. See similar questions...

Fruits and vegetables should be eaten in season because the vitamin content is best at that time. They are also usually the tastiest and freshest when they are in season. See similar questions...