On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:57:24 -0600, Pennyaline wrote:

> jay wrote:
>> On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:56:55 +0000, Ken Knecht wrote:
>>
>>> Why is blanching suggested for food to be frozen?
>>
>>> TIA
>>
>> This google hit is interesting.
>>
>> http://www.ajc.com/health/content/sh...ta/515591.html
>
> Isn't this well-known by now? Nutritionists have always taught us that
> fruits and veggies must be today-fresh and unprocessed when eaten for
> maximum nutritional benefit.

Indeed..but the percentages surprised me. I use the microwave mostly for
popcorn with plenty of butter and try to maintain a rather empty freezer.
Fresh is fairly easy for those of us that live close to Whole Foods or
Central Market and our friend is a farmer of many fresh crops who
shares. I personally tend to go on fresh/organic binges but sober up for
something wonderful and tastey but lousy from a health standpoint.