What Are the Best Frozen Fruits for Weight Loss?
It’s no secret: nutrition experts want you to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, especially if weight loss is your goal. In fact, a good aim for each meal is to pack half your plate with produce.
Unfortunately, though, only about 12% of Americans are meeting their daily recommended intakes of fruit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re one of the 9 out of 10 adults who are falling short, frozen fruit can help you meet that goal. Frozen fruits are accessible, available, budget-friendly and are always at-the-ready to eat—no washing or cutting required. Learn what six frozen fruits registered dietitians always keep in their freezer—plus delightful ways to use them to support weight loss.
Are Frozen Fruits Healthy? First, let’s clear up the confusion on frozen fruits. Yes, they are healthy! Contrary to rumor, frozen fruits are just as nutritious as fresh. “Frozen fruits are harvested at their peak of freshness and flash frozen to capture the highest-quality nutrition,” says Toby Amidor, M.S., RD, author of Up Your Veggies: Flexitarian Recipes for the Whole Family. “Frozen fruits have the same—and sometimes even higher—nutrition composition than their fresh fruit counterparts,” she says.
Excerpted from Eating Well
