Freezer staples such as peas, spinach and blueberries aren’t just for kids and sports injuries – they are nutritious, convenient and ever so versatile
Frozen fruit and vegetables get a bad rap. Bags of frozen peas suffer from their association with sports injuries, while frozen “mixed veg” brings to mind watery TV dinners. Don’t get me started on frozen bananas, which, I think we can all agree, taste nothing like ice-cream.
But, in terms of nutrients, fresh is not always best. According to a recent Which? report, it can sometimes take weeks for “fresh” fruit and vegetables to reach supermarkets – during which time their nutritional value begins to deplete. Frozen fruit and vegetables, on the other hand, are usually preserved at their peak in terms of taste and nutrition – often within a couple of hours of being harvested.
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