Opinion

Crunch time: are freeze-dried fruit and veg actually healthy to eat or just chips in a different form?

This food preservation method is being promoted as a nutrition powerhouse, but it shouldn’t be treated as a direct substitute for fresh produce ...
The European Food Information Council

Are fresh fruits and vegetables better than frozen, canned, and dried?

Frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables are all nutritious, affordable, and convenient ways to help you reach your 5-a-day goal.
Brattleboro Reformer

Drying fruits and vegetables

This was a fabulous year for most fruits, particularly apples and pears. The abundance of it all made it impossible to eat all the fruit when ripe, so I have been processing fruit for the last few ...
Tasting Table on MSN

Prunes Vs Plums: One Is Dried And One Is Fresh, So Which Version Of The Fruit Has Better Nutritional Value?

Prunes are nothing more than dried plums, so one might think they offer the same nutritional value, right? The answer is more ...
AG Week

Preserving autumn — Exploring the art of drying food

I crunched through the dried leaves on our sidewalk as I looked up to admire the glorious orange, red and yellow leaves on trees in our colorful autumn season. When I walked into our house, I picked ...
Yahoo

Fruits and vegetables aren’t as nutritious as they used to be. What happened?

The nutritional value in fruits and vegetables has been dropping for more than 70 years in some key nutrients. (Getty Images) For decades, doctors and nutritionists have recommended eating plenty of ...