Why are healthy foods expensive?
Getting more nutritious foods can be challenging, especially when faced with the high cost of healthy foods. Discover more in our videos below! Want help with your nutrition? Simply self enroll, you can also call us at (410) 348-1905 or send us an email.
Why are healthy foods expensive?
A lot of the price comes from keeping the food fresh. Foods like fruits, meats, and dairy need to be kept cold from the farm to the store, and that costs money. But not all healthy foods are pricey. Foods like rice, whole grains, and beans are good for you and won’t empty your wallet. Watch the video below to learn more!
What are preservatives?
Take a closer look at your labels next time you shop—salt and its various forms have been keeping our foods fresh since the days of the Egyptians. Salt has been used to preserve our food, sodium in salt actually pulls out that water from the meat and helps keep it fresh and keep it something that's edible so that it doesn't spoil.Watch to learn about how everything from your meats to snacks remain tasty and safe. Learn more below!
Canned, frozen or fresh food - what should I choose?
Is there one option better than another? Actually, the answer is no. Fresh produce, frozen produce, as well as canned produce are all very good for you. They all are able to retain their nutrients. Canned and frozen are just different ways for us to preserve our foods. Because of that, it's about the way they're stored and produced. Learn more below!
How does cutting back on fried foods help?
Consuming fried foods frequently "puts you at increased risk for CVD or cardiovascular disease as well as just generally high risk for strokes and heart attacks because we want to keep our vessels healthy and we want to keep them clean." Fried foods like French fries, deep-fried vegetables, and fried poultry are high in calories and fat and lack nutritive value. It's okay to enjoy fried foods occasionally, but it's crucial not to make everything fried. Alternatives like baked potatoes or grilled chicken preserve more nutrients and are healthier options. Learn more below!
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