I'm a nutritionist - these are the surprising foods that are better for you frozen than fresh READ MORE: Diet guru reveals ultra-processed foods that are GOOD for you By Emma Nelson For Mailonline Published: 11:46, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 11:52, 19 September 2024 e-mail View comments The frozen aisle of the supermarket has got bad rap over the years, with many shoppers assuming fresh is best. But top diet experts say we've got it all wrong — and not enough of us are making use of the frozen section. It's not just vegetables and fruit that are recommended.
According to leading nutritionist and best-selling author Rhiannon Lambert, even meat and fish may be better for you if they're frozen. 'Fresh meat loses nutrients over time,' says Lambert, who runs a private nutrition clinic in London 's Harley Street. A top nutritionist has recommended buying meat and fish frozen to get the optimum nutrition benefits 'But freezing or buying frozen meat helps retain both nutrients and flavour.
' She adds that selecting beef or chicken from the freezer aisle may help you avoid additives and preservatives some fresh meat contains to keep it edible for longer. Freezing fish, meanwhile, can help its heart-healthy fatty acids, like omega-3, stay active. Lambert says: 'A recent study found that most omega-3 in fish remains nutritionally available even after three months of freezing.
' Other foods that are super-boosted frozen include broccoli, sweetcorn, and edamame beans, according to Lambe.