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Healthy frozen foods worth keeping in your freezer
Frozen fruit, vegetables, fish and grains are nutritious, affordable and convenient. What to stock and how to use it.
Frozen food has an unfair reputation. Many frozen foods are just as nutritious as fresh, often cheaper, and they don't go off before you get to them.
Why frozen can be great
Fruit and vegetables are often frozen soon after harvest, which helps preserve their nutrients. Fresh produce can lose some nutrients while it's transported and stored.
Freezer staples
- Frozen vegetables: peas, spinach, broccoli, green beans, mixed stir-fry veg
- Frozen fruit: berries, mango, cherries and sliced banana
- Frozen fish: salmon, cod and prawns
- Edamame beans
- Cooked grains: brown rice and quinoa
- Wholegrain bread and wraps
How to use them
- Add frozen spinach to curries, soups and pasta sauces
- Blend frozen fruit into smoothies or warm it for porridge
- Cook frozen fish straight from frozen in the oven or air fryer
- Microwave frozen grains for a quick base
What to watch
Frozen ready meals, breaded fish and pizzas can be high in salt and calories. Check labels, and stick mostly to plain frozen ingredients.
Shop smarter
Keep a few freezer staples on your regular grocery list. When you plan in Mealful, you can add them alongside your recipe ingredients, so your freezer stays stocked.
This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or specific dietary needs, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian.
