Frozen ready meals have come a long way over the years, yet many outdated myths still influence how people think about them. From concerns about nutrition to questions about microwave safety, there's plenty of misinformation online.
The truth is that modern frozen meals can be a convenient, nutritious and delicious option when chosen carefully. In this article, we separate fact from fiction and answer some of the most common questions about microwaves, frozen food and ready meals.
1. Frozen Food is Less Healthy Than Fresh or Tinned Food. True or False?
False: Freezing is a modern and safe way of preserving, keeping the flavour and the freshness of vegetables whilst retaining nutrients. Freezing is a natural preservation process that doesn’t need chemicals. Some scientific studies have shown that frozen food can contain more nutrients than the food you buy fresh. This is because fresh vegetables might have been harvested days before arriving in the supermarket and then stood for a few more days on the shelf before being purchased and then sat in a fridge at home before being cooked.
Do people with diabetes need a special diet? Not according to the Food Standards Agency. New guidance is revealing that following a healthy diet is now enough to help combat the effects of diabetes.
Essentially this means that all “suitable for diabetics” labelling and diabetic meal plans will be replaced with the same diet advice that applies to everyone, whether they have diabetes or not. Leading diabetes organisations say that having a balanced diet is the healthiest approach to managing the disease, and you should aim to eat a variety of food from the following groups:
