All forms of fruit offer similar amounts of nutrients, but there are pros and cons to each form. When produce is in season, it is less expensive to buy fresh fruits. When they are out of season, frozen, or canned fruits will cost significantly less. Fruits are frozen or canned at their peak freshness and last much longer than fresh. Some nutrients may be decreased slightly, but many more are preserved from the processing and therefore have a slightly higher vitamin or mineral content because it did not diminish while traveling from farm or factory to stores.
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A con found more with canned than frozen fruits is that canned fruits often have a high amount of added sugar and other preservatives to keep them from spoiling. 3,4
The texture of canned or thawed out frozen produce will be different and less crisp than its fresh version. The softer texture works very well with the Fruit Tarts since it stays on the toast better and is easier to bite through. Another benefit of using frozen or canned produce is that it has already been washed and chopped up, so it saves time in the kitchen. With the combination of fruit and whole wheat toast (or another whole grain bread), this recipe provides a good amount of fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Fiber plays an important role in helping to maintain healthy weight and cholesterol levels. 1 Have fun and explore a variety of flavors and textures using different combinations of fruits on each tart.
References: 1 USDA. Fruits. MyPlate. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Retrieved from https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits
2 USDA. MyPlate Plan. MyPlate. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan 3 HealthySD. Fresh, Frozen and Canned ALL Count. South Dakota Department of Health. Retrieved from https://healthysd.gov/fresh-frozen-and-canned-fruits-and-veggies/ 4 USDA. Shop Smart. MyPlate. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/healthy-eating-budget/shop-smart
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