Freeze-dried fruit might be just as healthy as fresh fruit

by Sarah J. Gim (Subscribe to Sarah J. Gim's posts)
Posted Jun 19th 2006 3:00PM
Filed under: Breakfast, Science, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fruit, America, Health & Medical

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fresh berries According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), the antioxidant phytochemicals found in fresh fruits are retained at levels almost as high in the same fruits that are freeze-dried. Their research also shows that the phytochemicals in freeze-dried fruits can reach our bloodstream. These phytochemicals in freeze-dried fruits like raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, might protect against colon and esophagus cancers.

Freeze-dried fruits are commonly found in dry breakfast cereals, and the amount in one serving of cereal is hardly enough to be beneficial. It is better to use freeze-dried fruits in conjunction with fresh, frozen, and regular dried fruits to get your recommended daily intake.

[via: The Cancer Blog]

Tags: cancer prevention, food, food and drink, fruit

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6-20-2006 @ 3:46AM

Berkana said...

Wow. There are a lot of articles related to oxidation damage and anti-oxidants today. I won't repeat myself, but to say that the most potent and concentrated source of the phytochemicals that this article is talking about (OPC's, oligomeric proanthrocyanidins) is found in grape-seed extract. The OPC's in grape seed extract are more potent and far cheaper than frenc maritime pine bark extract (a.k.a. pyncnoginol).

6-20-2006 @ 3:41PM

Nola said...

My food supply now contain nearly all freeze-dried foods or dehydrated. I find the fruits to be absolutely wonderful along with the vegies. The only way to go for one's food storage. Plus, the shelf life is many years over normal canned foods. Emergency Essentials is where I purchase my foods.

6-20-2006 @ 5:01PM

ellie altman said...

I was under the impression that freeze dried fruits were extremely high in sugar content.
I haven't heard anyone talk about the extra calories??
ellie

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