I recently was teaching a young girl to cook a healthy meal, and used a bag of organic broccoli in a quinoa dish.  She asked me why I used frozen over fresh.  This is how I explained my decision.  Studies have shown that fruits and veggies can lose up to 45% of the nutritional value in transport.  Unless you live in California, frozen may be your only option to obtain ‘fresh’ organic vegetables.  The farmers use a method called flash freezing to hold the nutrients in place. No matter what time of the year it is you can eat healthy fruits and vegetables due to this native Canadian preservation method.

Don’t be afraid to buy frozen veggies for your next stir fry, or quinoa dish.  But, remember not to keep them frozen too long.  Write the date you buy them on the bag, and use them up to 3 months after purchase to maintain the nutrients.