Frozen food doesn’t taste good, isn’t locally sourced, and is loaded with scary chemicals that we don’t want to feed our kids…right? Think again!
We’ve all heard the warnings about added fillers, GMOs, antibiotics, and other chemicals in foods—and we know that natural, homemade options are always a better bet for our kids.
But did you know that frozen foods can be healthy and natural too—not to mention easier on the wallet?
Misconceptions about frozen foods are causing many parents to avoid them, but improvements in food technology have changed the game.
Here are five myths about frozen foods that you should know:
1. Frozen meals taste bad.
New technology that freezes food quickly allows it to retain its taste, texture, and quality while lasting longer than fresh food.
2. Frozen foods are created in industrial labs.
Some frozen food companies are actual mom-and-pop operations, and the food actually gets its start in a home kitchen.
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3. Frozen foods are never local.
Frozen food doesn’t have to come from halfway across the world. Freezing foods actually helps you to eat locally year round—your local farmer’s organic peaches or grapes can now be enjoyed all year long, and not just in special seasons.
4. Frozen meat has antibiotics.
There’s a whole new crop of frozen poultry and other meat options in your frozen food aisle that are antibiotic-free and untouched by many scary chemicals.
5. Serving frozen foods is cheating my kids of a home-cooked meal.
Give yourself a break! We are all busy moms, and we may not have time to serve homemade meals every night. Frozen, natural, and organic meals give you an easy solution that’s also safe for your entire family. Plus, you’ll get to spend more time with the kids.
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