Fresh, Frozen, Canned! Which one is Best?

Which way is best?  Well it all depends on two things: what it is and how you like it.  Of course, most can agree that fresh is always better.  It has not been processed, over salted, or been introduced to artificial ingredients.  Buying fresh means it’s in its purest form, which means you can add what ever flavors you want or none at all.  On the contrary, it may also be the most expensive choice mainly because the shelf life is not very long.  Another down side is buying fresh may also mean it is not always available depending on the season or the outcome of the crop.

Frozen foods are great because they closely capture the original fresh taste but can be stored for much longer.  They also can be flavored the way you want them to be or they can be purchased alreadyflavored and seasoned.  They are available year round which makes it convenient to have your favorite foods no matter if they are in season or not.  On the contrary, frozen are not always low in cost but compared to fresh they are less expensive.

Finally, canned foods are the lowest in cost.  They are convenient and have a long shelf life which allows you to buy in bulk.  On the contrary, canned foods have a lot of additives to help conserve them in the can for extended periods of time.  This also takes away from the vitamins that you would have gotten from the food before processing.  It is easy to empty the can and just heat but be careful when adding salts because salt is used to preserve the food even if you cannot taste it.

I personally love fresh vegetables when I can get them for a reasonable price, but my second choice would have to be frozen.  Some things just don’t taste well to me personally from a can.  You have to be your own judge and try out the same foods in all three forms in order to make an informed decision on what tastes best to you.  It all depends on if you’re choosing based on flavor, convenience, health, or recipe.  You be the judge.