What (frozen) vegetables to eat?

Likichina

Hello everybody!

I eat a lot of frozen vegetables everyday because I can only afford fresh ones every now and then (at least where I live, frozen ones are WAY more affordable). My question is... What kind of vegetables should I be consuming on a daily basis to get the most benefits? Should I eat a blend of vegetables or focus on one or a few (I heard before that broccoli has more benefits than all other vegetables combined but idk if that is true, for example)?

I never had the habit of eating vegetables in my life before so now I'm a bit confused as I try to learn about this new world, lol. I basically want to know what kind of vegetables or blend I would benefit the most from, I don't really care about the taste, I'm thinking health-wise and what would aid the most with my weight loss. Suggestions of specific brands or blends would also be very welcome!

Thank you in advance

FatFreeFrolicking

Whatever vegetables you like the most… They are all beneficial to your health.

Asparagus
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Green beans
Peas
Corn
Potatoes
Zucchini
Squash

suziecue20

There are so many vegetables and they all have nutritious benefits. You need all colours - white, green, yellow, orange and red. Where I live [UK} all colours can be bought frozen.

jgnatca

My dietitian suggested getting a variety of the deeper colored vegetables, both orange and dark green. The richer the color, the more vitamins are to be had.

For the orange, there are carrots, yam, squash. (Contain zeaxanthin, flavonoids, lycopene, potassium, vitamin C and beta-carotene, which is vitamin A.) - source

For the dark green there's the spinach, kale, peas, broccoli and romaine lettuces. Frozen spinach can easily be added to omelets and casseroles. (Contain folate, and carotenoids. These vegetables also contain vitamins C and K and the minerals iron and calcium.)

I like edamame seed pods because their macros are balanced and for a vegetable, relatively high in protein.

jeepinshawn

We do tons of O Organics California style veggies- They contain Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrots, occasionally we add in a bag of mixed veggies that comes with lima beans, peas, corn and carrots...

Yi5hedr3

broccoli & cauliflower.

Likichina

Thank you everybody for your insights, seems like a good variety is the way to go then, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks again!

AnvilHead

I can't believe Brussels Sprouts haven't been mentioned yet.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS!!!


[ETA:] Not because there's anything magical about them. Just 'cause they're delicious.

Lovee_Dove7

Likichina wrote: »

Hello everybody!

I eat a lot of frozen vegetables everyday because I can only afford fresh ones every now and then (at least where I live, frozen ones are WAY more affordable). My question is... What kind of vegetables should I be consuming on a daily basis to get the most benefits? Should I eat a blend of vegetables or focus on one or a few (I heard before that broccoli has more benefits than all other vegetables combined but idk if that is true, for example)?

I never had the habit of eating vegetables in my life before so now I'm a bit confused as I try to learn about this new world, lol. I basically want to know what kind of vegetables or blend I would benefit the most from, I don't really care about the taste, I'm thinking health-wise and what would aid the most with my weight loss. Suggestions of specific brands or blends would also be very welcome!

Thank you in advance

I just try to rotate through as many veggies as I can for variety. They're so great stir-fryed, marinated, steamed and seasoned with onion/garlic/black pepper. I like creamy avocado as an addition, and also the broths from the meats I'm eating.
I aim for 454g of them daily.

Protranser

AnvilHead wrote: »

I can't believe Brussels Sprouts haven't been mentioned yet.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS!!!


[ETA:] Not because there's anything magical about them. Just 'cause they're delicious.

If I had the option to choose between fresh and frozen brussels sprouts, I'd go for the fresh all the time. They're so much tastier when split in half and roasted. I don't think frozen ones would do well if I tried to roast them.

lingo10

All types! Can do medley blends which some supermarkets and marts offer.

But usually broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, kale, spinach, peas, corn.

RodaRose

Some taste better fresh but frozen often have more nutrition because they are flash frozen near the farms. Broccoli is my favorite.

bwogilvie

I eat a variety of vegetables. Each one has a different balance of nutrients. One way to get a lot of them in one dish is to make a vegetable soup, with several kinds of frozen vegetables, canned tomatoes, and if you want complete protein, canned beans and dry rice. I also like roasting vegetables: toss them with a little oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them in a hot oven until they're done.

It's worth splurging on a few dried herbs and ground spices to season your veggies, too; a little goes a long way.

MsJulesRenee

Protranser wrote: »

AnvilHead wrote: »

I can't believe Brussels Sprouts haven't been mentioned yet.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS!!!


[ETA:] Not because there's anything magical about them. Just 'cause they're delicious.

If I had the option to choose between fresh and frozen brussels sprouts, I'd go for the fresh all the time. They're so much tastier when split in half and roasted. I don't think frozen ones would do well if I tried to roast them.

I have tried roasting them frozen before, does not taste good! Lol