Tasty and Healthy Frozen Foods

Frozen foods have been used in households since a long time. The idea first came into being in the year 1929 when Clarence Birdseye offered his frozen foods to the public. Freezing as a method of preserving food has many myths associated with it. But the fact remains that frozen food is very healthy and nutritious; at par with the fresh food that we get from the markets and groceries.

Freezing is a natural process of preservation where food is stored at very low temperatures. Micro-organisms which are responsible for the spoilage of food cannot survive at such low temperatures. Thus frozen foods can be stored for longer periods of time without any deterioration in quality.

Frozen foods are made by picking up fresh foods and freezing them at very low temperatures immediately. This helps to retain the freshness and texture of the food item. The nutritional value is also maintained as all vitamins and minerals are locked inside. Some foods are not available all the year round. Freezing food gives an added advantage of enjoying  foods at any time of the year and that too at a very fair price.

Frozen foods are very healthy to consume since they do not contain any harmful chemicals or preservatives in them. Also, they help in reducing wastage of food to a great extent. Frozen foods can be stored for as long as one wants. With the work pressure that people have to deal with today, frozen foods offer a healthy and convenient way of having nutritious meals in no time. Frozen meats, frozen fruits and vegetables; these can be easily prepared in a matter of minutes.

Frozen foods are cost effective as well. They minimize wastage and spoilage of food without compromising on quality. They also taste great, as good as the fresh food and sometimes even better. This can be attributed to the fact that they are picked when they are absolutely fresh and immediately frozen. This keeps the flavor and the nutrients intact. Contrary to a popular belief, fresh food that we buy from the market may not be as fresh by the time it reaches the stores. This is because after harvesting, the food has to be transported and this process may take a few days. So the food we assume to be ‘fresh’ may not actually be that fresh.

So enjoy the benefits of having frozen foods. They are healthy, tasty, easy to use and above all do not burn big holes in your pockets!